There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Franklin, West Virginia. This includes 2 facilities in Franklin and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in West Virginia range from about $53 to $204 per day, with a median expense running about $116. The per month expense averages around $3,465 and ranges between $1,600 and $6,120. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $41,580, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Franklin, West Virginia
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- Franklin scores significantly lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
- Franklin scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Pendleton Nursing Home and Pendleton Manor)
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (41% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Needle\'s Eye Golf Club, Spotswood Country Club, and Canaan Valley Golf Course & Resort.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including NROCKS Outdoor Adventures, Brandywine Recreation Area, and Seneca Rocks Discovery Center.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Bailey Calvin, Church of Christ, and Asbury United Methodist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.07% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.41% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- West Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.11%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $44,684, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,102, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,729, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,550 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,595 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.09%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Franklin receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Franklin has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Franklin has a very sparse population density of 16.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Franklin have a very long daily commute time.
- Franklin has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.31%.
Located in Pendleton County, Franklin is a town in West Virginia. While the surrounding statistical area contains 540,446 inhabitants, there are only 2,947 residing in the city. Those who are over 55 compose about 41% of the population.
Franklin has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000. The median household income is $34,000 versus an average of $38,000 for the state of West Virginia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.09% and the median home price is $154,500, which is higher than the West Virginia average of $124,500.
Franklin has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of rain each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Franklin has good air quality ratings.