There are 7 nursing homes near Houghton, Michigan. The mean cost per day for nursing home care in Michigan is around $241, with costs running between $152 and $313 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $7,230, with costs ranging from around $4,560 to $9,390. The mean annual cost is $87,783, which is over the national average of $77,380.
Houghton is a small city in Houghton County within Michigan. While the surrounding metro area includes 1,454,781 people, there are 9,630 living within the city. Around 15% of the local populace are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Houghton is 65. The city's average household income is $28,000 ($16,000 per person), compared to an average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan. The average housing price in Houghton is $201,000, which is somewhat higher than the Michigan average of $177,000. Houghton has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.68%.
Houghton has extreme average temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities, Houghton has above average air quality and a very low rate of crime.