There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Slayton, Minnesota. This includes 2 facilities in Slayton and 14 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Minnesota range from $29 up to $240, with an average cost running about $113. The per month expense averages roughly $3,403 and ranges between $867 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $40,830, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Slayton, Minnesota
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- Slayton scores lower than the Minnesota average of 70.
- Slayton scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Murray County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sunrise Terrace, Golden LivingCenter - Slayton, and Maplewood Court.
- There is a very low 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 81.1, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There is 1 pharmacy 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 high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Slayton Country Club, Town & Country Golf Course, and Tracy Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Murray County Treasurer, Camp Summit, and Pavlis Auction & Realty.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 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 1.61% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.88% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.38%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Minnesota has an average state income tax of 4.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,276, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $49,091, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,908, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,336 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $90,710 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,097 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,904 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.27%, which is very low 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.
- Slayton receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Slayton has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Slayton has a very sparse population density of 26.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Slayton have a very short daily commute time.
- Slayton has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.84%.
Slayton is a town in Murray County, Minnesota. While the city itself has only 3,164 residents, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a populace of 1,077,918. The 55+ community currently composes around 40% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Slayton is 70. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000. The median household income is $49,000 versus an average of $53,000 for the state of Minnesota. The current unemployment rate is around 3.27% and the median home price is $150,000, which is somewhat less than the Minnesota average of $211,500.
Slayton has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city receives ideal amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities, Slayton has better than average air quality and a low crime rate.