There are 20 nursing homes serving Ottawa, Illinois. This includes 4 in Ottawa and 16 nearby. The costs per day of nursing home care in Illinois range from $115 to $375, with a mean cost running approximately $170. The per month expense averages about $5,100 and ranges between $3,450 and $11,250. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $62,050, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Located in LaSalle County, Ottawa is a small city in the State of Illinois. Though the city contains 24,246 inhabitants, the surrounding statistical area contains a population of 1,300,421. Residents over 55 constitute about 30% of the community.
Ottawa has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The average housing price in the city is $213,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $187,500. Ottawa has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.09%. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois.
Ottawa has harsh mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Ottawa has very good air quality and an exceptionally low crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.