There are 9 assisted living facilities near Fairfax, Missouri. Assisted living costs in Missouri range from about $37 to $226 per day, with an average cost running around $83. The monthly expense averages about $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $30,000, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fairfax, Missouri
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- Fairfax scores lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Fairfax scores 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 (Community Hospital Association).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Pleasant View and Tarkio Rehabilitation and Health Care)
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Tarkio Golf Club, Rock Port Golf & Country Club, and Falls City Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Indian Cave State Park, Ed & Irene\'s Campground, and Little Tarkio Prairie Natural Area.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Tarkio Church 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 is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.96% 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 $57,255, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,153, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,740, which is 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 4.96%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fairfax receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Fairfax has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Fairfax has a very sparse population density of 7.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fairfax have a very short daily commute time.
- Fairfax has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.98%.
Fairfax is a municipality in the State of Missouri. It is located in Atchison County. Though the city itself has only 1,117 people, the surrounding metropolitan area has a populace of 1,069,475. The 55+ community represents around 38% of the overall population.
Fairfax has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The median home price in the city is $88,500, which is much less than the Missouri average of $153,000. Fairfax also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.96%. The city's median household income is $47,000 ($25,000 per capita), compared to the average of $43,000 for the whole of Missouri.
Fairfax has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. Fairfax has moderate air quality ratings in relation to other cities.