Senior Living in Garden Prairie, Illinois

Top zip codes in Garden Prairie, IL: 61038

The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Garden Prairie scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
Garden Prairie scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Northwest Suburban Comm Hosp).
There are 31 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Northwoods Care Centre, Park Place of Belvidere, and Parkside Manor.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 37 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 78 golf courses in or around the city, including Newburg Village Golf Club, Bel-Mar Country Club, and Swanhills.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Paradise Park Inc, Holiday Acres Camping Resort, and Earl F Elliot Park and Golf Course.
There are 25 churches in or near the city, including Garden Prairie United Church, St James Catholic Church, and Immanuel Lutheran Church.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 26 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 16 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.97% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.98% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $62,422, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,750, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,610, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $54,567 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $89,425 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $23,465 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $47,476 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 10.14%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
4% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Garden Prairie receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Garden Prairie has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Garden Prairie has a very sparse population density of 31.8 people per square mile.
Residents of Garden Prairie have a very long daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Garden Prairie has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 83.94%.