There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Mount Carmel, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Mount Carmel and 18 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Illinois range from $35 to $217, with a median expense running approximately $127. The monthly expense averages about $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Annually, the mean cost is about $45,654, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Carmel, Illinois
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- Mount Carmel scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Mount Carmel scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Wabash General Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oakview Heights Continuous Care, Rest Haven Manor, and Transcendent Healthcare, LLC.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average 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.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Mt. Carmel Golf Course, Princeton Country Club, and Hillcrest Hills Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Mt Carmel Municipal Golf Course, Beall Woods State Park, and Edwards County Fairgrounds.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Nazarene, First Church of God, and Antioch Church & Cemetery.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 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.
- The property taxes average 2.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.48% 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 $59,407, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,902, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,024, which is 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 6.30%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Mount Carmel receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Carmel has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Mount Carmel has a very sparse population density of 68.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Carmel have a short daily commute time.
- Mount Carmel 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 87.38%.
Mount Carmel is a small city in Illinois. It is located in Wabash County. The encompassing metro area contains 1,300,421 inhabitants, but there are 10,183 living within the city. Approximately 32% of the population are over the age of 55.
Mount Carmel has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $47,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.3% and the mean home price is $120,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $187,500.
Mount Carmel has tolerable average temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets high amounts of precipitation annually. Mount Carmel has excellent air quality ratings and an average crime rate in comparison to other cities.