There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Elk City, Oklahoma. This includes 2 facilities in Elk City and 2 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Oklahoma range from $35 up to $213, with an average expense running approximately $103. The per month expense averages roughly $3,082 and ranges between $1,050 and $6,400. Annually, the average cost is around $36,978, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Elk City, Oklahoma
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- Elk City scores higher than the Oklahoma average of 74.
- Elk City scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Great Plains Regional Medical Center and Great Plains Regional Med Ctr).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Elk City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Elkwood Assisted Living, and Bell Avenue Nursing Center.
- There is a high 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 75.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Elk City Golf & Country Club, Sayre Golf Course, and Greens Golf & Country Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Route 66 RV Park, Elk City Park Department, and Westwood Mobile Home Park.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Westside Church of Christ, St Matthew\'s Catholic Church, and 2Nd & Adams Church of Christ.
- There are no 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 9 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.85% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.53% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Oklahoma has an average state income tax of 4.10%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $60,213, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,118, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,838, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,200 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $55,115 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,341 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.36%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Elk City receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Elk City has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Elk City has a very sparse population density of 74.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Elk City have a very short daily commute time.
- Elk City has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.86%.
Elk City is a small city in Beckham County, Oklahoma. While the encompassing metro area includes 976,462 people, there are 14,147 living within the city. Around 24% of the population are 55 and over.
Elk City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $47,000 compared to an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Oklahoma. The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.36% and the median home price is $99,000, which is lower than the state average of $117,000.
Elk City has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets ideal amounts of rain annually. Elk City has a very low rate of crime and very good air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.