Senior Living in West Salem, Illinois

Top zip codes in West Salem, IL: 62476

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

West Salem scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
West Salem scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Wabash General Hospital).
There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rest Haven Manor, Richland Memorial Hospital, and Burgin Manor of Olney.
There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Mt. Carmel Golf Course, East Fork Golf Course, and Richland Country Club.
There is 1 park near the city center (Edwards County Fairgrounds).
There are 2 churches in or near the city (First Church of Nazarene and First Church of God).
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.92% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.37% 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 $53,228, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $50,435, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,351, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.61%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

West Salem receives high levels of rainfall each year.
West Salem has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
West Salem has a very sparse population density of 23.1 people per square mile.
Residents of West Salem have a long daily commute time.
West Salem has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.72%.