There are 9 independent living communities serving Harrisburg, Illinois. This includes 2 communities in Harrisburg and 7 nearby. Independent living costs in Illinois range from around $19 up to $119 daily, with a mean expenditure running around $70. The monthly cost averages around $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. Annually, the average cost is about $25,109, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
Harrisburg is a small city in Saline County within Illinois. The surrounding metropolitan area is home to 1,300,421 people, but there are 12,930 residing within the city. The 55-and-over community composes about 31% of the overall population.
Harrisburg has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's mean household income is $39,000 ($23,000 per person), vs the average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois. The mean home price in Harrisburg is $114,000, which is much lower than the Illinois average of $187,500. Harrisburg has a high unemployment rate of around 9.3%.
Harrisburg has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives high amounts of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Harrisburg has a high rate of crime and moderate air quality.