There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Cortez, Colorado. This includes 5 facilities in Cortez and 2 nearby. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from around $58 up to $290 daily, with an average expense running about $110. The per month expense averages about $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. Annually, the average cost is about $39,750, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Cortez, Colorado
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- Cortez scores lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Cortez scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Southwest Memorial Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Vista Grande Inn, Madison House Assisted Living, and Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 24 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (Conquistador Golf Course).
- There are 12 parks near the city center, including Silver Peaks Outfitters, Kelly Place Bed & Breakfast, and Sand Canyon Trailhead.
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Baha\'i Faith, Highway Church of Christ, and First Assembly of God Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.33% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.37% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,592, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,204, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,701, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.87%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Cortez receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Cortez has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Cortez has a very sparse population density of 34.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Cortez have a short daily commute time.
- Cortez has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.38%.
Located within Montezuma County, Cortez is a small city in the State of Colorado. While the city includes 14,459 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a populace of 509,383. The senior community currently represents around 32% of the total population.
Cortez has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $43,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is around 11.87% and the mean housing price is $250,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $318,000.
Cortez has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives ideal levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Cortez has a lower than average crime rate and low air quality ratings.