There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Mount Sterling, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Mount Sterling and 6 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Illinois is about $127, with costs ranging between $35 and $217 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,805, with costs ranging from around $1,048 up to $6,500. The mean yearly cost is $45,654, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Sterling, Illinois
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- Mount Sterling scores significantly lower than the Illinois average of 74.
- Mount Sterling scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Heritage Health-Mount Sterling and Snyders-Vaughn Haven)
- There is a very 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Rolling Greens Golf Club, Scripps Park Golf Course, and Indian Trails.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Hunting Unlimited, Inc., Siloam Springs State Park, and Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (St John\'s Lutheran Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 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 2.78% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.51% 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 $63,809, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,435, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,362, 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 8.46%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Mount Sterling receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Sterling has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Mount Sterling has a very sparse population density of 30.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Sterling have a very short daily commute time.
- Mount Sterling 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 77.10%.
Located within Brown County, Mount Sterling is a small city in Illinois. Though the city has 5,637 inhabitants, the encompassing area includes a total population of 1,300,421. The 55-and-over community currently comprises approximately 20% of the overall population.
Mount Sterling has a below average SeniorScore™ of 57. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000 and a median household income is $40,000 (the Illinois state average is $54,000). The current unemployment rate is about 8.46% and the average home price is $121,500, which is significantly less than the Illinois average of $187,500.
Mount Sterling has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Mount Sterling has moderate air quality.