There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Wabash, Indiana. This includes 4 facilities in Wabash and 16 nearby. Assisted living costs in Indiana range from around $37 up to $274 per day, with an average expenditure running about $124. The monthly expense averages around $3,724 and ranges between $1,095 and $8,220. Annually, the median cost is about $44,685, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wabash, Indiana
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- Wabash scores significantly lower than the Indiana average of 74.
- Wabash 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 (Wabash County Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wellbrooke of Wabash, Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Centre, and Miller's Merry Manor Wabash West.
- There is a 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 77.6, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Honeywell Golf Course, Highland Hills Golf Course, and Etna Acres Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Wabash City Park, Salamonie State Forest, and Bozarth Recreational Resort.
- There are 19 churches in or near the city, including Treaty Church of Christ, Wabash Chapel of God, and Abundant Life Tabernacle.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.06% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.55% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Indiana has an average state income tax of 3.33%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,635, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,979, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,279, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $44,310 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $20,800 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.66%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Wabash receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Wabash has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Wabash has a sparse population density of 103.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wabash have a very short daily commute time.
- Wabash has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.76%.
Wabash is a small city in the State of Indiana. It is located within Wabash County. It has a population of 16,759, with 1,151,549 people in the surrounding statistical area. Those who are 55 and over represent approximately 31% of the total population.
Wabash has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The median household income is $42,000 vs the average of $49,000 for the state of Indiana. The current unemployment rate is about 11.66% and the median home price is $135,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500.
Wabash has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets average amounts of rain annually. Wabash has good air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.