There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Aurora, Missouri. This includes 3 facilities in Aurora and 17 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Missouri range from $37 up to $226, with a median expense running about $83. The per month expense averages about $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Aurora, Missouri
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- Aurora scores significantly lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Aurora scores significantly lower 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 (St Johns Hospital - Aurora).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Crane Residential Care Home, Aurora Nursing Center, and Bristol Manor of Aurora.
- There is a very low 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 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Honey Creek Golf Club, West Branson Bluffs Resort, and Bryce Oaks Golf Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Hurley Church of God, and Galena Assembly of God.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.44% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $42,749, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $32,458, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,124, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.01%, 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.
- Aurora receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Aurora has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Aurora has a very sparse population density of 76.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Aurora have a short daily commute time.
- Aurora has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.83%.
Located within Lawrence County, Aurora is a small city in Missouri. Though the encompassing statistical area has 1,069,475 residents, there are 12,136 residing in the city itself. About 29% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Aurora has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $32,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.01% and the median housing price is $126,000, which is lower than the Missouri average of $153,000.
Aurora has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and warm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Aurora has average air quality ratings and a very high crime rate.