Assisted Living in Altoona, Alabama
There are 18 assisted living facilities near Altoona, Alabama. The median cost / day of assisted living in Alabama is about $96, with costs ranging between $30 and $192 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $2,894, with costs ranging from about $900 to $5,760. The median yearly cost is $34,728, which is below the national average of $42,000.
Costs of assisted living in Altoona typically range between $1,750 per month and $3,075 per month. The median cost is around $2,503 per month, or around $30,030 yearly.
SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Alabama
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- Altoona scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Altoona scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Marshall Medical Center South and Marshall Medical Center South).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Altoona Health and Rehab, Inc., TLC Nursing Center, and Oak Landing ALF.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 23 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Whipporwhill Golf Course, Maple Hills Golf, and Silver Ridge Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Camp Sumatanga, Bluff Creek Falls, and Horse Pens 40.
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Bethel Baptist Church, Altoona First Methodist Church, and First Baptist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.86% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.38% 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 $46,527, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,583, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,438, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $30,030 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $70,810 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $37,752 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 4.28%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Altoona receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Altoona has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Altoona has a very sparse population density of 70.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Altoona have a very long daily commute time.
- Altoona 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 76.27%.
Located within Etowah County, Altoona is a small city in Alabama. It is part of the Gadsden metro statistical area. While the encompassing statistical area contains 74,795 residents, there are 7,727 living inside the city. The 55+ community currently comprises 28% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Altoona is 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000 and a mean household income is $38,000 (the Alabama state average is $40,000). The mean home price in Altoona is $117,000, which is lower than the state average of $145,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.28%.
Altoona has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives very high levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Altoona has below average air quality.
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