There is 1 assisted living facility in Salida, Colorado. Assisted living costs in Colorado range from around $58 to $290 per day, with a median cost running about $110. The per month cost averages around $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $39,750, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Salida, Colorado
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- Salida scores higher than the Colorado average of 69.
- Salida scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical Center and Heart Of The Rockies Med Ctr).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Columbine Manor Care Center).
- 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 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- 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 (Salida Golf Club and Collegiate Peaks Golf Course).
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Heart of Rockies Campground, Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area, and Riverside Park.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Ascension Episcopal Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.61% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.32% 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 $56,409, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,977, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,712, which is higher 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 6.55%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Salida receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Salida has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Salida has a very sparse population density of 19.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Salida have a very short daily commute time.
- Salida has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.79%.
Salida is a small city in Chaffee County within Colorado. Though the city has 8,645 people, the surrounding metro area contains a populace of 509,383. Around 39% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Salida is 70. The city has an average per capita income of $28,000. The mean household income is $41,000 compared to the average of $51,000 for the whole of Colorado. The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.55% and the mean home price is $390,000, which is higher than the state average of $318,000.
Salida has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city gets ideal levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities, Salida has very good air quality and a lower than average crime rate.