There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Comfrey, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Comfrey and 14 nearby. Assisted living costs in Minnesota range from about $29 to $240 per day, with a median expense running around $113. The per month expense averages about $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the mean cost is around $40,830, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Comfrey, Minnesota
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- Comfrey scores higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Comfrey scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Springfield Medical Center Mayo Health System and Sleepy Eye Municipal Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brickstone Manor, Maples The at St Johns, and St. John Lutheran Home.
- 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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Springfield Golf Club, Sleepy Eye Golf Club, and Mountain Lake Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Rothenburg Campground, Springfield, MN Rothenburg Campground, and Voss State Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ainsley Rev Keith, and Apostolic Assembly Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.27% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.03% 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 $57,758, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $50,833, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,675, which is significantly 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 1.65%, 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.
- Comfrey receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Comfrey has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Comfrey has a very sparse population density of 8.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Comfrey have a very short daily commute time.
- Comfrey has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.49%.
Comfrey is a small city in Brown County in the State of Minnesota. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,077,918 people, there are only 914 residing in the city limits. People who are 55 and over make up about 35% of the total population.
Comfrey has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The average housing price in the city is $156,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $211,500. Comfrey also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 1.65%. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($23,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota.
Comfrey has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, Comfrey has above average air quality ratings.