There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Chowchilla, California. This includes 1 facility in Chowchilla and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in California range from about $33 up to $300 per day, with a mean expense running around $125. The per month cost averages around $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $45,000, which is higher than the nationwide average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Chowchilla, CA typically ranges from around $1,750 per month to $7,000 per month. The median cost is about $3,500 per month, or about $42,000 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Chowchilla, California
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- Chowchilla scores significantly lower than the California average of 71.
- Chowchilla scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Chowchilla Dist Mem Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Golden Years, Chowchilla Memorial Healthcare District, and Avalon Care Center-Chowchilla.
- 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 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (15% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Pheasant Run Golf Course, Pheasant Run Golf Course, and Madera Municipal Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Lakes RV & Golf Resort).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Grace Community Church, Cornerstone Community Church, and Abundant Life Praise Center.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.75% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.59% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,081, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,753, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $13,877, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $88,695 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $7,475 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.75%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chowchilla receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Chowchilla has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- This city has very poor water quality.
- Chowchilla has a very sparse population density of 87.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chowchilla have a long daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Chowchilla has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 66.49%.
Located in Madera County, Chowchilla is a small city in California. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 20,301,672 inhabitants, but there are 23,833 living inside the city itself. Those who are 55 and over make up about 15% of the population.
Chowchilla has a low SeniorScore™ of 57. The city has an average per capita income of $14,000. The mean household income is $43,000 versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of California. The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.75% and the mean home price is $234,000, which is much less than the state average of $451,500.
Chowchilla has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very balmy summers. The area gets ideal levels of rain each year. Chowchilla has very poor air quality, very poor water quality, and a higher than average rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the United States.