Senior Living in 56308 (Alexandria, MN)

Surrounding zip codes: 56332, 56355, 56319, 56349, 56315, 56327, 56360, 56385, 56343, 56354

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SeniorScore™ Overview

56308 scores the same as the Alexandria, MN average of 71.
56308 scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
56308 scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There is 1 hospital nearby (Douglas County Hospital).
There are 9 senior living facilities in the area, including Ecumen Bethany Home, Knute Nelson, and Nelson Gables.
There is 1 home healthcare provider operating in the area.
There are 3 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 40 pharmacies within short driving distance.
The area has a a very high property crime rate.
The area has a a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (33% of the total population).
There are 14 golf courses nearby, including Lake Miltona Golf Club, Arrowwood Golf Club, and Geneva Golf Club.
There are 6 parks nearby, including Don\'s Lakeview RV Park, Broken Arrow Resort, and Eden Acres Resort.
There are 3 churches nearby, including United Church of Christ, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Alexandria Covenant Church.
The area has a high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has an average number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a high number of movie theatres.
The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.55% of total income, which is medium compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 0.78% of total property value, which is low compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 7.38%, which is high compared to the national median.
Minnesota has a high average state income tax rate of 4.79%.
The area has an average household income of $60,405, which is in the top 45% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $47,772, which is in the top 49% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $27,516, which is in the top 30% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are medium compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are medium compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.41%, which is low compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is medium compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
56308 has a sparse population density of 153.7 people per square mile.
Residents have a very short daily commute time.
The area has a very high public school quality ranking.
The area has a high public school safety ranking.
This area has a high education attainment of 91.62%.