There are 20 assisted living facilities serving North Vernon, Indiana. This includes 1 facility in North Vernon and 19 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in Indiana is about $124, with costs running between $37 and $274 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,724, with costs ranging from about $1,095 up to $8,220. The mean yearly cost is $44,685, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for North Vernon, Indiana
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- North Vernon scores significantly lower than the Indiana average of 74.
- North Vernon scores significantly 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 (St Vincent Jennings Hospital Inc).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Jennings Healthcare Center, Seymour Place, and Shields House.
- There is a very low 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 16 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
- There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Muscatatuck Country Club, St. Annes Golf Course, and Shadowood Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Muscatatuck Park, Selmier State Forest, and Crosley State Fish and Wildlife Area.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Church of Nazarene, Apostolic Church First, and Jennings Church of Christ.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.50% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.79% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $49,420, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,887, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,997, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 14.67%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- North Vernon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- North Vernon has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- North Vernon has a sparse population density of 109.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of North Vernon have an average daily commute time.
- North Vernon has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.71%.
North Vernon is a small city in Jennings County, Indiana. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,151,549 people, there are 20,911 residing in the city itself. People over the age of 55 make up around 25% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for North Vernon is 62. The average housing price in the city is $132,000, which is lower than the Indiana average of $163,500. North Vernon also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.67%. The city's average household income is $43,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $49,000 for the entire state of Indiana.
North Vernon has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The city receives high levels of rainfall annually. North Vernon has low air quality ratings in relation to similarly-sized cities.