There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Beardstown, Illinois. This includes 2 facilities in Beardstown and 6 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 up to $217, with a median expenditure running around $127. The per month expense averages roughly $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $45,654, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Beardstown, Illinois
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- Beardstown scores significantly lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Beardstown scores significantly 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 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Evergreen Place, Heritage Health-Beardstown, and Walker Nursing Home.
- There is a 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Fairway Hills Golf Course, Scripps Park Golf Course, and Rolling Greens Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Sanganois, Schuy-Rush Park, and Free Methodist Campground.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including St John\'s Lutheran Church Lcms, First Christian Church, and Trinity Lutheran Church & School Office.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 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 2.80% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.91% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $46,539, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,956, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,109, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.81%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Beardstown receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Beardstown has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Beardstown has a very sparse population density of 92.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Beardstown have a very short daily commute time.
- Beardstown has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.62%.
Beardstown is a small city in Illinois. It is located in Cass County. While the city is home to 7,955 residents, the surrounding area has a total population of 1,300,421. Approximately 24% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Beardstown has a below average SeniorScore™ of 59. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The median household income is $36,000 compared to the average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is about 6.81% and the median home price is $108,000, which is less than the state average of $187,500.
Beardstown has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation each year. Beardstown has average air quality and a very high crime rate compared to similarly-sized cities.