There are 25 assisted living facilities in Jefferson, Wisconsin. Assisted living costs in Wisconsin range from about $30 up to $325 daily, with a median expense running approximately $128. The per month cost averages around $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. Annually, the average cost is around $46,200, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Jefferson typically range from about $2,599 per month up to $5,573 per month, with an average cost of about $4,078 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $48,930.
SeniorScore™ for Jefferson, Wisconsin
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- Jefferson scores lower than the Wisconsin average of 71.
- Jefferson scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Fort Healthcare).
- There are 37 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sunset Ridge Memory Care, St. Coletta of Wisconsin Bonaventure, and Eagle View Manor.
- There is an average 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 46 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 56 golf courses in or around the city, including Meadow Springs Golf Club, Koshkonong Mounds Country Club, and Lake Mills Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Glacial Drumlin State Trail, Aztalan State Park, and Jellystone Park Fort Atkinson.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God-rock River, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Advent Christian Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 24 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 24 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 4.82% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.70% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $58,181, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,203, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,577, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $48,930 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $121,545 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.60%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Jefferson receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Jefferson has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Jefferson has a sparse population density of 149.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Jefferson have a short daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Jefferson has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.98%.
Jefferson is a small city in Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Though the encompassing metro area includes 1,281,294 people, there are 10,414 living within the city itself. People over 55 make up approximately 28% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Jefferson is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $49,000 versus an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Wisconsin. The current unemployment rate is around 7.6% and the mean housing price is $240,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $234,000.
Jefferson has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall each year. Jefferson has a lower than average rate of crime, better than average water quality ratings, and moderate air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.