There are 34 assisted living facilities serving Caro, Michigan. This includes 14 facilities in Caro and 20 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from about $25 to $262 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $107. The per month cost averages roughly $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. Annually, the average cost is about $38,400, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Caro, Michigan
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- Caro scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- Caro scores lower 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 (Caro Community Hospital and Caro Center).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Tuscola County Medical Care Community, Circle Drive A I S Home, and Hecht Adult Foster Care Home.
- There is a high 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 17 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 29 golf courses in or around the city, including Caro Golf Club, Arrowhead Golf Club, and Greenbrier Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Ber-Wa-Ga-Na Campgrounds and Natural Resources Department).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Anchor Cove Outreach Church and Akron Community Church of God).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.05% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.27% 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 $52,358, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,263, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,241, 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 14.25%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Caro receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Caro has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Caro has a very sparse population density of 96.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Caro have an average daily commute time.
- Caro has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.18%.
Caro is a small city in Tuscola County in Michigan. Though the encompassing area contains 1,454,781 inhabitants, there are 12,479 within the city. 31% of the residents are 55 and over.
Caro has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $42,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The average housing price in Caro is $138,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.25%.
Caro has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other American cities, Caro has a low rate of crime and above average air quality ratings.