There are 13 assisted living facilities serving West Branch, Michigan. This includes 3 facilities in West Branch and 10 nearby. Assisted living costs in Michigan range from around $25 up to $262 per day, with a median expense running approximately $107. The monthly cost averages around $3,200 and ranges between $750 and $7,850. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $38,400, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for West Branch, Michigan
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- West Branch scores lower than the Michigan average of 71.
- West Branch scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (West Branch Regional Medical Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Villa at West Branch, The Horizon Senior Living III, and The Brook of West Branch.
- There is a high 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 78.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including West Branch Country Club, Dream Golf Course, The, and Birch Point Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including West Branch RV Park, Outdoor Adventures, Lake of the North Resort, and ogemaw sport & trail center moto cross campground.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Alger Bible Baptist Church, Alger United Methodist Church, and Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.70% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.00% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Michigan has an average state income tax of 3.91%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $51,188, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,052, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,047, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.17%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- West Branch receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- West Branch has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- West Branch has a very sparse population density of 40.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of West Branch have a short daily commute time.
- West Branch has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 85.47%.
West Branch is a small city in the State of Michigan. It is located in Ogemaw County. The encompassing statistical area contains 1,454,781 people, but there are 10,691 living within the city. The 55+ community makes up 36% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for West Branch is 69. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $46,000 for the whole of Michigan. The mean home price in West Branch is $156,000, which is relatively lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of around 10.17%.
West Branch has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rainfall each year. West Branch has a low rate of crime and above average air quality in relation to other cities in the US.