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.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- West Salem scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- West Salem scores higher than the national average of 72.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.