There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Dunkirk, Indiana. This includes 1 facility in Dunkirk and 19 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Indiana is $124, with costs running between $37 and $274 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,724, with costs ranging from around $1,095 to $8,220. The median yearly cost is $44,685, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Dunkirk, Indiana
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- Dunkirk scores lower than the Indiana average of 74.
- Dunkirk scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Blackford Community Hospital, Blackford County Hospital, and Jay County Hospital.
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Miller's Merry Manor Dunkirk, Albany Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, and Bridgewater Rehabilitation Centre.
- There is a low 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 23 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Albany Golf Club, Lakeview Country Club, and Blackford Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Wildwood Outdoor Escape).
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Redkey Church of Nazarene, Albany Christian Church, and Albany United Methodist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.53% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.95% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,177, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,980, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,904, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.73%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Dunkirk receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Dunkirk has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Dunkirk has a very sparse population density of 81.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Dunkirk have an average daily commute time.
- Dunkirk has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 79.37%.
Dunkirk is a small municipality in Jay County, Indiana. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,151,549 residents, there are just 3,807 residing in the city limits. The senior community currently composes 29% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Dunkirk is 70. The city's median household income is $36,000 ($19,000 per capita), versus an average of $49,000 for the state of Indiana. The median housing price in Dunkirk is $100,500, which is significantly lower than the state average of $163,500. Dunkirk also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.73%.
Dunkirk has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The city gets average levels of rain each year. Dunkirk has good air quality ratings when compared to other cities in the United States.