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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Bunkie, senior citizen apartments in Bunkie might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.
A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Bunkie and consider their options. With 4 senior rentals in Bunkie, LA, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Bunkie 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Bunkie, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Marksville, Cottonport or Eola.
Types of care available in Bunkie, LA
Senior Apartments
302 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
302 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
1404 Carmel Ave, Lafayette, LA 70501
415 N Domingue Ave, Lafayette, LA 70506
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The average cost of senior living in Bunkie is 0 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palmetto, LA with an average of 2,397 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:
The overall cost of living is a major influence in selecting which community meets the needs of your loved one. The median monthly rent in Bunkie is about $383 and the median value for a house for Bunkie is around $70,091. The rent burden for Bunkie is around 16.0% of the average person’s monthly income.
Out of the total city population, 56.5% are female and 43.5% are male. The median age of Bunkie is 30 years old. Out of the total population of Bunkie, 47.9% participate in the labor force, 13.3% have some form of disability, 13.4% do not have health insurance, and 25.1% live in poverty. In Bunkie, 5.2% of the people are veterans. In terms of education, 2.6% have a graduate degree, 31.9% have a high-school diploma, and 14.3% have a college degree. Currently, the population of Bunkie consists of 3,928 people and in total the Bunkie metro area has a population of 4,006. Bunkie has a population density of 511 people per square mile. Racially, the population of Bunkie is 0.0% other or not specified, 0.0% mixed race, 40.1% white, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 59.9% black, 0.0% Native American, 0.8% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian.
In terms of resources, Louisiana has a cost of living index of 93.6, a grocery index rating of 99.9, and a housing index rating of 86.6. These index ratings are based on a system where 100 is considered the national average and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. Based on natural beauty, Louisiana ranks 50th in the nation. Louisiana is ranked 50th in quality of life and 45th in healthcare. The state of Louisiana has 158 hospitals and 178 health centers, providing care to a population of 4,649,163. The three highest ranked hospitals in Louisiana are Mercy Regional Medical Center, Park Place Surgical Hospital, and Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital.
In terms of religious values, 46% of Louisiana’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 5,841 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-27%, Mainline Protestant-8%, and Historically Black Protestant-22%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Louisiana there are 421 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 37 and 28% of its population being over the age of 55. The state of Louisiana ranks 23rd in the country for diversity. In the last presidential election 38% of Louisiana residents voted Democrat and 58% voted Republican.
Louisiana experiences an average humidity rating of about 74%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of July at around 78%. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Louisiana is around 4.95 inches. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 8.58 inches of precipitation a month. On average, Louisiana has an air quality index rating of around 37.2 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 48.3 AQI. During the winter, the average temperature in Louisiana drops to around 51F. The average high winter temperature is around 67F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 31F during the month of January. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 81F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 94F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 66F during the month of June. While residents of Louisiana mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Louisiana can include hurricanes and floods.
The state of Louisiana has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of hybrid Louisiana iris, silverbell tree, bald cypress, and gulf coast yucca. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the civet cats, the mink, the muskrat, or the armadillos.
Evangeline Village Apartments, Evangeline Apartments and Evangeline Apartments are the top-rated senior apartments near Bunkie, Louisiana. See full list of communities.
There are 4 senior apartments near Bunkie, Louisiana. See the full list.
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