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Missouri Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

By Sixty and Me • September 21, 2020 • Aging

The Missouri Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Missouri. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $22.00 an hour for home care to $5,688 a month for skilled nursing care, Missouri is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organizations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.

Missouri Key Statistics

23.5% of the Missouri population is aged 60 or over with 11.6% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
With no inheritance tax or social security tax, it offers a mixed tax picture for retirees, with the highest income tax set at 5.9% and an average property tax set at $1,026 per $100,000 in home value.
37.8% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
The median household income for a Missouri senior (65+) is $40,184.
210,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Missouri.

Choosing Long Term Care in Missouri

Missouri Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Missouri is $22.00, making Missouri less expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care.
Missouri Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Missouri is $1,777 per month making Missouri more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
Missouri Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Missouri is $2,881 per month making Missouri less expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
Missouri Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Missouri is $5,688 per month making Missouri less expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.