There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Buffalo Lake, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Buffalo Lake and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Minnesota range from around $29 to $240 daily, with a mean expense running about $113. The per month expense averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Yearly, the average cost is around $40,830, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Buffalo Lake, Minnesota
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- Buffalo Lake scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Buffalo Lake scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Hutchinson Area Health Care).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Buffalo Lake Healthcare Center, Prairie View of Hector, and Pines.
- There is a very low 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 26 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Oakdale Country Club, Crow River Country Club, and Olivia Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lake Allie Park, Lake Marion County Park, and Roberts Park.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Riverside Assembly of God Chr, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Agape Christian Academy.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.82% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $63,563, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $53,309, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,543, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 2.31%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Buffalo Lake receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Buffalo Lake has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Buffalo Lake has a very sparse population density of 18.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Buffalo Lake have a short daily commute time.
- Buffalo Lake has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.59%.
Buffalo Lake is a small municipality in Renville County in the State of Minnesota. Though the city includes only 1,337 inhabitants, the surrounding metropolitan area includes a populace of 1,077,918. Approximately 32% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Buffalo Lake has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $53,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 2.31% and the mean home price is $199,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $211,500.
Buffalo Lake has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Buffalo Lake has above average air quality ratings.
Located at 1015 Century Ave SW, Pines is a senior community in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The facility is in a largely middle class area, with an average family income of $61,624. It has a medium-density population, with approximately 19,000 ...
15 miles away from Buffalo Lake, MN