There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Rifle, Colorado. This includes 2 facilities in Rifle and 2 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Colorado range from $58 up to $290, with a mean expenditure running approximately $110. The per month expense averages roughly $3,313 and ranges between $1,752 and $8,700. Yearly, the mean cost is around $39,750, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Rifle, Colorado
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- Rifle scores significantly lower than the Colorado average of 69.
- Rifle scores significantly 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 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (E Dene Moore Care Center and Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home-Rifle)
- 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 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are no pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (17% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Battlement Mesa Golf Club, Rifle Creek Golf Course, and Meeker Golf Course.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Cedar Campground, Rifle Falls State Park, and Rifle Mountain Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.71% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.37% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.90%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Colorado has an average state income tax of 4.63%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $68,456, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $62,468, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,088, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,960 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $21,320 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $53,722 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.56%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Rifle receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Rifle has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Rifle has a very sparse population density of 14.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Rifle have an average daily commute time.
- Rifle has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.75%.
Rifle is a small city in Garfield County, Colorado. Though the encompassing area contains 509,383 residents, there are 13,006 living within the city. 17% of the local populace are over 55.
Rifle has a low SeniorScore™ of 57. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000 and an average household income is $62,000 (the Colorado state average is $51,000). The average housing price in Rifle is $382,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $318,000. Rifle also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.56%.
Rifle has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives ideal levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Rifle has average air quality and a low crime rate.