There are 13 independent living communities serving Avon Park, Florida. This includes 1 community in Avon Park and 12 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Florida range from $16 to $145, with an average cost running around $55. The per month expense averages about $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $19,800, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Avon Park generally range from $1,444 per month to $1,815 per month, with a median cost of approximately $1,485 per month. This equates to an annual cost of around $17,820.
Avon Park is a small city in Highlands County, Florida. The surrounding statistical area includes 765,362 residents, but there are 24,942 residing within the city limits. Approximately 38% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Avon Park has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $17,000 and a median household income is $33,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The average housing price in Avon Park is $63,000, which is significantly lower than the Florida average of $208,500. Avon Park also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 16.39%.
Avon Park has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Avon Park has excellent air quality ratings.