There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Atwater, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Atwater and 19 nearby. The average cost / day of assisted living in Minnesota is about $113, with costs running between $29 and $240 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,403, with costs ranging from around $867 up to $7,200. The average yearly cost is $40,830, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Atwater, Minnesota
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- Atwater scores significantly higher than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Atwater scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Rice Memorial Hospital and Willmar Reg Treatment Center).
- There are 14 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Central Minnesota Senior Care, Bethesda Nh Pleasantview, and Bethesda Heritage 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 37 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Island Pine Golf Club, Little Crow Country Club (Oaks Course at Little Crow Country Club), and Eagle Creek Golf Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Gennesse State Wildlife Management Area, Kandiyohi County Park 3, and Kandi State Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including St Martin Bowling Lanes, Our Lady of Lakes Catholic, and Our Lady of Lakes Catholic.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 11 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.38% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.91% 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 $76,868, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $59,485, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $32,209, which is significantly higher 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 5.63%, which is low 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.
- Atwater receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Atwater has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Atwater has a very sparse population density of 23.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Atwater have an average daily commute time.
- Atwater has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.32%.
Atwater is a town in Kandiyohi County in the State of Minnesota. The city has a population of just 2,339, with 1,077,918 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. About 31% of the local populace are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Atwater is 79. The city has an average per capita income of $32,000 and an average household income is $59,000 (the Minnesota state average is $53,000). The current unemployment rate is around 5.63% and the average home price is $219,000, which is relatively higher than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Atwater has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. In relation to other American cities, Atwater has above average air quality ratings.