There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Fulton, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Fulton and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 to $217, with a mean expense running approximately $127. The per month cost averages roughly $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $45,654, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fulton, Illinois
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- Fulton scores higher than the Illinois average of 74.
- Fulton scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Morrison Community Hospital and Mercy Medical Center-clinton).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Harbor Crest Home, Mercy Living Center - North, and Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 51 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 35 golf courses in or around the city, including Fulton Country Club, Morrison Country Club, and Cross Creek Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Bickelhaupt Arboretum, Usace Thomson Causeway Rec, and Morrison-Rockwood State Park.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Albany River of Life Church, Clinton Church of Christ, and Unity Center of Clinton.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.80% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.03% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $69,744, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $52,447, which is higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $30,884, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.61%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fulton receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Fulton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Fulton has a very sparse population density of 92.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fulton have a very short daily commute time.
- Fulton has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.62%.
Located within Whiteside County, Fulton is a small city in the State of Illinois. While the surrounding area is home to 1,300,421 people, there are 5,436 living inside the city itself. People who are 55 and over constitute around 34% of the community.
Fulton has a good SeniorScore™ of 78. The city's median household income is $52,000 ($31,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois. The median housing price in Fulton is $180,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $187,500. Fulton also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.61%.
Fulton has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of precipitation each year. In comparison to other American cities, Fulton has very poor air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime.