There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Las Animas, Colorado. This includes 2 facilities in Las Animas and 2 nearby. The average cost / day for assisted living in Colorado is about $110, with costs ranging between $58 and $290 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,313, with costs ranging from around $1,752 to $8,700. The average yearly cost is $39,750, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Las Animas, Colorado
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- Las Animas scores significantly lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Las Animas scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lucero's Residential Care Facility, Bent County Healthcare Center, and Prairie View Village.
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Las Animas Public Golf Course, La Junta Golf Course, and Spreading Antlers Golf Course.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- 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 are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.98% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.61% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $42,190, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,604, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $14,373, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 15.21%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Las Animas receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Las Animas has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Las Animas has a very sparse population density of 5.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Las Animas have a short daily commute time.
- Las Animas has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.57%.
Located within Bent County, Las Animas is a small city in Colorado. The city has a total population of 5,134, with 509,383 inhabitants in the surrounding statistical area. About 26% of the residents are over 55.
Las Animas has a below average SeniorScore™ of 57. The mean housing price in the city is $103,500, which is lower than the state average of $318,000. Las Animas also has a high unemployment rate of around 15.21%. The city's mean household income is $35,000 ($14,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Colorado.
Las Animas has medium average temperatures, with cold winters and balmy summers. The city receives ideal levels of precipitation annually. Las Animas has exceptional air quality ratings compared to other cities.