There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Watkins, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Watkins and 19 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 to $240, with an average expenditure running approximately $113. The monthly cost averages around $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $40,830, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Watkins, Minnesota
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- Watkins scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Watkins 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 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hilltop Health Care Center, Heritage House of Kimball, and Generations Community Homes.
- There is an average 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 11 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Kimball Golf Club, Rich Spring Golf Club, and River Oaks Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Cozy Corners Campground, Morning Star Resort Campground, and Riverside Resort.
- There are 12 churches in or near the city, including Church of St Anne, St John\'s Lutheran Church, and Kimball Church of Christ.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.58% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.90% 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 $53,025, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $50,513, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,985, 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 7.48%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Watkins receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Watkins has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Watkins has a very sparse population density of 35.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Watkins have a very long daily commute time.
- Watkins has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.86%.
Watkins is a municipality in Meeker County, Minnesota. While the encompassing metro area includes 1,077,918 residents, there are just 2,643 residing within the city. Residents who are 55 and over compose approximately 28% of the community.
Watkins has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $51,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The mean housing price in Watkins is $226,500, which is higher than the state average of $211,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of approximately 7.48%.
Watkins has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. Watkins has good air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.