37 Assisted Living Facilities near Hermantown, MN

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Hermantown

• Minnesota only partially taxes Social Security benefits, which could be helpful for Hermantown seniors with tight budgets.
  
• Hermantown has a violent crime rating of 10.3, less than half of the national average of 22.7, and a property crime rating of 54.3, more than 20 points higher than the national average of 35.4. Seniors looking to retire in the city may want to ensure that facilities have alarms, locks and cameras in place to keep seniors' property safe.
  
• The Hermantown area has no facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital located in Duluth.
  
• Seniors with respiratory issues who are looking for a city with good air quality to retire in may find it in Hermantown. On a scale where higher numbers mean better air quality, the city has an air quality score of 83 out of 100, almost 30 points higher than the national average of 58.  
  
• The overall cost of living in Hermantown is higher than the national average of 100 at 104.3 but still lower than the Minnesota average of 106.3, which is driven primarily by housing costs. Seniors can expect to pay less for health care, groceries and transportation, which might make the city more affordable for seniors with restrictive budgets.
  
• Hermantown has summer highs of 78 degrees and winter lows that rarely drop below 1 degree. The city gets 32 inches of rain and 73 inches of snow annually, which might pose a risk for seniors who rely on mobility aids to get around.

Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.