There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Ashley, Michigan. This includes 2 facilities in Ashley and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 daily, with a mean expense running about $107. The per month cost averages about $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $38,400, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ashley, Michigan
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- Ashley scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Ashley 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 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ashley Care Center, Twin Oaks Adult Foster Care Home, and The Laurels of Fulton.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 43 golf courses in or around the city, including Gratiot Country Club, North Star Golf & Country Club, and Overbrook Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Just In Time Campground Inc).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Edgewood Church of God and Edgewood Church of God).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.54% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.30% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $55,036, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,773, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,169, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 15.08%, which is very high 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.
- Ashley receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Ashley has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Ashley has a very sparse population density of 25.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ashley have a long daily commute time.
- Ashley has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.07%.
Ashley is a municipality in Michigan. It is located in Gratiot County. Though the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,454,781 inhabitants, there are just 1,676 living inside the city limits. People who are over 55 constitute about 32% of the population.
Ashley has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The median home price in the city is $144,000, which is less than the Michigan average of $177,000. Ashley has a high unemployment rate of approximately 15.08%. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan.
Ashley has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. Ashley has moderate air quality when compared to other cities in the US.