There are 4 assisted living facilities in Baker City, Oregon. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Oregon is around $133, with costs ranging between $73 and $182 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,000, with costs ranging from about $2,196 to $5,463. The mean yearly cost is $48,000, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Baker City, Oregon
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- Baker City scores lower than the Oregon average of 67.
- Baker City 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 (St Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City, Inc).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ashley Manor Care Centers - Lund Lane, Meaadowbrook Place, and Elkhorn Village Apartments.
- 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 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (Baker City Golf Club).
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Oregon Trails West RV Park, Oregon Forestry Department, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Agape Christian Church and Baker United Methodist Church).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.59% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.89% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Oregon has an average state income tax of 7.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,803, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,939, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,232, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,190 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $99,868 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,620 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,078 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.58%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Baker City receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Baker City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Baker City has a very sparse population density of 16.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Baker City have a very short daily commute time.
- Baker City has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.88%.
Located within Baker County, Baker City is a small city in Oregon. The encompassing statistical area is home to 2,944,458 residents, but there are 12,382 living in the city limits. Approximately 36% of the residents are over 55.
Baker City has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($22,000 per capita), compared to the average of $46,000 for the entire state of Oregon. The median housing price in Baker City is $214,500, which is significantly less than the Oregon average of $322,500. Baker City has a high unemployment rate of about 10.58%.
Baker City has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities, Baker City has exceptional air quality ratings and a higher than average rate of crime.