There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Jackson, Minnesota. This includes 3 facilities in Jackson and 16 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with a mean cost running around $113. The monthly expense averages about $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. Annually, the median cost is about $40,830, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Jackson, Minnesota
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- Jackson scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Jackson 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 (Sanford Jackson Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society-The Pines, Jackson Pines, and Good Samaritan Society - Jackson.
- There is an average 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Jackson Golf Club, Loon Lake Public Golf Course, and Fox Lake Golf Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Benes Recreation Area, Jackson KOA, and Kilen Woods State Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.91% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,265, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,883, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,438, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 2.27%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Jackson receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Jackson has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Jackson has a very sparse population density of 24.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Jackson have a very short daily commute time.
- Jackson has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.45%.
Jackson is a municipality in the State of Minnesota. It is located within Jackson County. While the city itself contains only 4,478 residents, the encompassing metro area contains a total population of 1,077,918. About 32% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Jackson is 68. The city's mean household income is $44,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Minnesota. The mean housing price in Jackson is $154,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $211,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of about 2.27%.
Jackson has very harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rainfall annually. Jackson has poor air quality ratings compared to similarly-sized cities.