There are 10 assisted living facilities serving West Union, Ohio. This includes 1 facility in West Union and 9 nearby. Assisted living costs in Ohio range from about $46 to $326 per day, with a median cost running around $132. The monthly cost averages around $3,971 and ranges between $1,385 and $9,780. Yearly, the average cost is around $47,646, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for West Union, Ohio
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- West Union scores lower than the Ohio average of 76.
- West Union 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 (Adams County Hospital and Adams County Regional Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Eagle Creek Nursing Center, Adams County Manor, and Laurel Creek Health Care Center.
- There is a high 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 25 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Adams County Country Club, Hilltop Golf Course, and White Oak Golf Course.
- There are 10 parks near the city center, including Adams Lake State Park, Adams Lake State Reserve, and Johnson Ridge State Nature Preserve.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church-W Union, Brown Galen K, and Evans Harold E.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.25% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.92% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.88%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Ohio has an average state income tax of 2.51%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $44,828, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,641, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,239, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $46,290 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,080 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $39,468 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.73%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- West Union receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- West Union has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- West Union has a very sparse population density of 71.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of West Union have a long daily commute time.
- West Union has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 77.23%.
West Union is a small city in Ohio. It is located within Adams County. The encompassing statistical area has 1,765,603 people, but there are 8,981 living inside the city limits. Residents who are over 55 make up about 29% of the total population.
West Union has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000. The median household income is $37,000 compared to the average of $49,000 for the whole of Ohio. The current unemployment rate is roughly 11.73% and the median home price is $154,500, which is less than the state average of $177,000.
West Union has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets large amounts of rainfall each year. West Union has a lower than average rate of crime and exceptional air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the US.