There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Walnut Grove, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Walnut Grove and 18 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,403, with costs ranging from about $867 up to $7,200. The mean annual cost is $40,830, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Walnut Grove, Minnesota
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- Walnut Grove scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Walnut Grove scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Sanford Tracy and Sanford Westbrook Medical Center).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country View Senior Living Community, Prairie View Healthcare Center, and Valley View Manor Healthcare Center.
- There is a 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Tracy Country Club, Rolling Hills Golf Club, and Farmers Golf & Health Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Plum Creek County Park Office and Plum Creek County Park Shop).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Heritage Baptist Bible Church, Our Saviour\'s Lutheran Church, and First Cong of Garvin.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the 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 1.86% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.08% 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 $54,963, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,771, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,254, which is significantly lower 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 4.41%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Walnut Grove receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Walnut Grove has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Walnut Grove has a very sparse population density of 12.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Walnut Grove have a very short daily commute time.
- Walnut Grove has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.14%.
Walnut Grove is a small municipality in Redwood County in Minnesota. While the encompassing area contains 1,077,918 residents, there are just 1,408 living within the city. The senior community currently constitutes about 30% of the overall population.
Walnut Grove has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The median household income is $42,000 versus the average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is roughly 4.41% and the median home price is $112,500, which is lower than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Walnut Grove has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The area receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. Walnut Grove has good air quality compared to other American cities.