There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Walker, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Walker and 5 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs ranging between $29 and $240 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 up to $7,200. The average annual cost is $40,830, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Walker, Minnesota
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- Walker scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Walker scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a 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 Golden LivingCenter - Walker, May Creek Senior Living Campus, and Hackensack Senior Class.
- 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
- There are 19 golf courses in or around the city, including Wedgewood Golf Course, Long Bow Golf Club, and Tianna Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Big Rock Resort, Stony Point Campground and Picnic Area, and Moonlight Bay Resort & Campground, Inc..
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Our Lady of Pines Rectory).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 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 1.99% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $60,911, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,143, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $26,255, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.52%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Walker receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Walker has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Walker has a very sparse population density of 35.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Walker have a very short daily commute time.
- Walker has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.78%.
Walker is a small municipality in Cass County, Minnesota. The surrounding statistical area includes 1,077,918 residents, but there are just 3,205 within the city. Approximately 40% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Walker is 65. The city's mean household income is $46,000 ($26,000 per capita), compared to an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The mean housing price in Walker is $297,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $211,500. Walker has an average unemployment rate of about 7.52%.
Walker has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Walker has better than average air quality ratings.