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Assisted Living in Polson, Montana

There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Polson, Montana. This includes 4 facilities in Polson and 4 nearby. The average cost / day of assisted living in Montana is around $110, with costs running between $50 and $195 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $3,300, with costs ranging from about $1,500 up to $5,859. The average annual cost is $39,600, which is below the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Polson, Montana



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

68

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Polson scores higher than the Montana average of 62.
  • Polson scores lower than the national average of 72.
51

Health & Safety

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (St Joseph Medical Center and St Luke Community Hospital).
  • There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Retreat, Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center, and St Joseph Retirement Community.
  • 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has an average violent crime rate.
71

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
  • There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Polson Country Club -The Eighteen, Mission Mountain Country Club, and Eagle Bend Golf Club -Lake Ridge.
  • There are 10 parks near the city center, including Polson / Flathead Lake KOA, Polson Motorcoach & RV Resort, and Boettcher Park.
  • There are 11 churches in or near the city, including Presbyterian Church of Polson, Apostolic United Pentecost Chr, and Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
  • There are 20 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 3.31% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.75% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Montana has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $48,274, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $39,375, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $22,094, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $37,350 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $31,070 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 9.40%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Polson receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
  • Polson has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Polson has a very sparse population density of 40.8 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Polson have a very short daily commute time.
  • Polson has a high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a low public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.68%.

Polson is a small city in Lake County, Montana. Though the city contains 9,913 residents, the surrounding statistical area contains a populace of 485,053. Residents 55 and over represent 35% of the community.

The SeniorScore™ for Polson is 68. The mean housing price in the city is $339,000, which is somewhat higher than the Montana average of $241,500. Polson also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.4%. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($22,000 per capita), versus an average of $45,000 for the state of Montana.

Polson has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. Polson has below average air quality and an average rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.

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The Pines Of Polson - Polson, MT

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Polson, MT 59860

1-855-243-3078

Situated close to the Jette neighborhood, The Pines Of Polson is a senior care facility serving Polson, Montana. The community is in a mostly middle income area, with a median household income of $37,767. With roughly 11,000 poeple ...

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61262 Watson Rd

St Ignatius, MT 59865

1-855-233-7205

Located at 61262 Watson Rd, Closer To Home is a senior care facility in St Ignatius, Montana. The community is in a mostly lower income area, with an average family income of $34,061. With roughly 4,000 poeple living ...

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