There are 2 assisted living facilities serving Heppner, Oregon. This includes 1 facility in Heppner and 1 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Oregon range from $73 to $182, with a median cost running approximately $133. The per month expense averages about $4,000 and ranges between $2,196 and $5,463. Yearly, the average cost is about $48,000, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Heppner, Oregon
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- Heppner scores lower than the Oregon average of 67.
- Heppner scores significantly 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 (Pioneer Memorial Hospital).
- There are no senior living facilities within close proximity to the city.
- 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 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There is 1 pharmacy within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Willow Creek Country Club and Echo Hills Golf Course).
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Morrow County Fairgrounds, Willow Creek RV Park, and US Forest Services Ranger Station.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Heppner Church of Nazarene).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.53% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.17% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Oregon has an average state income tax of 7.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,299, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,523, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,096, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,190 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $99,868 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,620 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,078 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.02%, which is very 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.
- Heppner receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Heppner has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Heppner has a very sparse population density of 2.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Heppner have a very short daily commute time.
- Heppner has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.07%.
Located within Morrow County, Heppner is a town in the State of Oregon. While the city itself contains just 1,983 people, the encompassing metro area includes a populace of 2,944,458. Around 39% of the local populace are over 55.
Heppner has a medium SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $39,000 versus an average of $46,000 for the state of Oregon. The current unemployment rate is about 4.02% and the mean home price is $213,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $322,500.
Heppner has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rainfall each year. When compared to other cities in the US, Heppner has moderate air quality ratings.