There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Washington, Missouri. This includes 5 facilities in Washington and 16 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Missouri is around $83, with costs ranging between $37 and $226 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $2,500, with costs ranging from about $1,095 up to $6,780. The average yearly cost is $30,000, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Washington range between $1,829 per month and $8,500 per month. The median cost is about $3,670 per month, or about $44,040 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Washington, Missouri
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- Washington scores higher than the Missouri average of 72.
- Washington scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Johns Mercy Hospital).
- There are 15 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Homestead at Hickory View Retirement Community, Bristol Manor of Washington, and Grandview Healthcare Center.
- 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 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 45 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 41 golf courses in or around the city, including Elmwood Golf Course, Franklin County Country Club, and Birch Creek Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Pin Oak Creek RV Park, Reiker Ford Access, and Klondike Park.
- There are 40 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God Church, First Baptist Church, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 20 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 16 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.18% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.85% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $71,332, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $56,552, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $28,510, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,040 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $69,350 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,131 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,188 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.59%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Washington receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Washington has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- This city has very good water quality.
- Washington has a sparse population density of 263.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Washington have a short daily commute time.
- Washington has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.40%.
Washington is a small city in Franklin County, Missouri. It is included in the St. Louis metropolitan statistical area. Though the city is home to 21,524 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a total population of 1,749,584. People who are over the age of 55 represent about 28% of the community.
Washington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $57,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The median home price in Washington is $264,000, which is more than the state average of $153,000. Washington also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 3.59%.
Washington has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation annually. Washington has a very low crime rate, very good air quality, and very good water quality compared to other cities in the US.