There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Grayling, Michigan. This includes 5 facilities in Grayling and 10 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Michigan is approximately $107, with costs running between $25 and $262 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $3,200, with costs ranging from around $750 up to $7,850. The mean annual cost is $38,400, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Grayling, Michigan
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- Grayling scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Grayling scores significantly 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 (Mercy Hospital - Grayling).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Grayling Nursing and Rehabilitation Community, Brook Retirement Communities, and Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital LTCU.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Fox Run Country Club, Grayling Country Club, and Burning Oak Country Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Yogi Bear\'s Jellystone Park, Hartwick Pines State Park, and North Higgins Lake State Park.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Abundant Life Tabernacle).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center 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 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.81% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.13% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,271, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,458, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,197, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 16.59%, which is very high 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.
- Grayling receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Grayling has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Grayling has a very sparse population density of 33.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Grayling have a short daily commute time.
- Grayling has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.42%.
Located within Crawford County, Grayling is a small city in the State of Michigan. Though the city contains 9,924 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area has a total population of 1,454,781. Approximately 36% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Grayling has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $38,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The mean home price in Grayling is $73,500, which is lower than the state average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of roughly 16.59%.
Grayling has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of rain annually. Grayling has good air quality ratings and an average crime rate in relation to other cities in the US.