There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Jonesboro, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Jonesboro and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Illinois range from $35 to $217, with a mean cost running about $127. The monthly expense averages around $3,805 and ranges between $1,048 and $6,500. Yearly, the mean cost is about $45,654, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Jonesboro, Illinois
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- Jonesboro scores lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Jonesboro scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 24 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Jonesboro Rehab and Hcc, Union County Hospital L T C, and Cardinal Manor.
- There is a high 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Union County Country Club, Cape Girardeau Jc Municipal Golf Course, and Cape Girardeau Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area, Trail of Tears State Forest, and Trail of Tears State Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.22% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.30% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.63%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Illinois has an average state income tax of 3.59%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $46,337, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,294, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,128, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,844 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $63,875 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.89%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Jonesboro receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Jonesboro has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Jonesboro has a very sparse population density of 34.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Jonesboro have a short daily commute time.
- Jonesboro has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.85%.
Jonesboro is a small city in Union County, Illinois. While the surrounding statistical area contains 1,300,421 people, there are just 3,372 living within the city. Residents over 55 comprise around 30% of the total population.
Jonesboro has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's mean household income is $35,000 ($18,000 per person), versus the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois. The mean home price in Jonesboro is $126,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $187,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.89%.
Jonesboro has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets large amounts of rainfall each year. When compared to other American cities, Jonesboro has average air quality.