There are 24 assisted living facilities serving Kalkaska, Michigan. This includes 6 facilities in Kalkaska and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 to $262 daily, with a mean expense running about $107. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Yearly, the mean cost is about $38,400, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kalkaska, Michigan
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- Kalkaska scores significantly lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Kalkaska scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Kalkaska Memorial Health Ctr).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Walnut Street Afc and Kalkaska Memorial Health Center)
- 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 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 (31% of residents).
- There are 39 golf courses in or around the city, including Twin Birch Golf Club, Timber Wolf Golf Club, and Grandview Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Log Lake Campground and Kalkaska RV Park & Campground).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Kalkaska Church of Christ, M-72 Church of Christ, and Alden United Methodist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.66% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.06% 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 $47,477, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,628, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,779, 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 10.95%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Kalkaska receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Kalkaska has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Kalkaska has a very sparse population density of 37.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kalkaska have an average daily commute time.
- Kalkaska has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.63%.
Kalkaska is a small city in Kalkaska County, Michigan. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,454,781 inhabitants, there are 8,229 residing within the city. About 31% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Kalkaska is 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $39,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The average home price in Kalkaska is $145,500, which is relatively lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. Kalkaska has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.95%.
Kalkaska has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Kalkaska has above average air quality ratings and a very low crime rate.
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