There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Alma, Nebraska. This includes 2 facilities in Alma and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Nebraska range from about $36 to $250 daily, with an average expenditure running about $110. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,298 and ranges between $1,075 and $7,500. Annually, the median cost is about $39,570, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Alma, Nebraska
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- Alma scores lower than the Nebraska average of 74.
- Alma scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Harlan County Health System).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Good Samaritan Society - Hillcrest Terrace and Alma Housing Authority)
- There is a very 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 79.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (41% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Alma Municipal Golf Club, Phillipsburg Golf Course, and Holdrege Country Club.
- There are 14 parks near the city center, including Alma City Park, Alma City Park (recgovnpsdata), and City Of Alma RV Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Alma Free Methodist Church and Alma Evangelical Free Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.47% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.73% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Nebraska has an average state income tax of 4.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,675, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,194, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,778, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,720 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,631 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,021 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,908 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 1.26%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Alma receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Alma has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Alma has a very sparse population density of 11.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Alma have a very short daily commute time.
- Alma has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.41%.
Alma is a municipality in Nebraska. It is located in Harlan County. It has a total population of only 1,446, with 576,149 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. Those over the age of 55 comprise approximately 41% of the community.
Alma has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $43,000 versus the average of $50,000 for the entire state of Nebraska. The current unemployment rate is approximately 1.26% and the mean home price is $115,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $139,500.
Alma has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets ideal levels of precipitation annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Alma has excellent air quality.