There are 6 assisted living facilities serving Alexander City, Alabama. This includes 3 facilities in Alexander City and 3 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Alabama is approximately $96, with costs ranging between $30 and $192 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,894, with costs ranging from about $900 to $5,760. The mean yearly cost is $34,728, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Alexander City, Alabama
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- Alexander City scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Alexander City scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Russell Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Adams Health & Rehab Center, Chapman Healthcare Center, and Brown Nursing Home.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Willow Point Country Club, Lakewinds Golf Course, and Tradition Course at Still Waters Resort.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Wind Creek State Park, Hillabee Campground Methodist Church, and Dare Power Park.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Faith Temple, River of Life Worship Center, and Alexander City Church-christ.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.65% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.32% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Alabama has an average state income tax of 3.95%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $55,236, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,737, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,060, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,810 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $70,003 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $5,980 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.17%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Alexander City receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Alexander City has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Alexander City has a very sparse population density of 95.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Alexander City have a short daily commute time.
- Alexander City has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.72%.
Alexander City is a small city in the State of Alabama. It is located within Tallapoosa County. The encompassing area is home to 1,028,448 people, but there are 20,816 living inside the city. About 30% of the local populace are over 55.
Alexander City has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000. The median household income is $39,000 compared to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama. The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.17% and the median home price is $67,500, which is less than the Alabama average of $145,500.
Alexander City has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Alexander City has average air quality ratings and a high rate of crime compared to other American cities.