There are 12 assisted living facilities serving Andrews, North Carolina. This includes 5 facilities in Andrews and 7 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 up to $263, with a median expense running around $98. The monthly cost averages about $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Annually, the mean cost is about $35,280, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Andrews, North Carolina
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- Andrews scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Andrews scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (District Memorial Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Arc Cherokee - Clay, Valley View Care and Rehab Center, and L and N Family Care Home.
- There is a low 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 30 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Mountain Harbour Golf & Yacht Club, Chatuge Shores Golf Course, and Brasstown Valley Resort.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Fires Creek Wildlife Management Area, Simple Life Campground and Cabins, and Murphy / Peace Valley KOA.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Chapel in the Pines, and Hillcrest Assembly of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.83% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.51% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $42,461, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,346, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,545, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.91%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Andrews receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Andrews has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Andrews has a very sparse population density of 84.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Andrews have an average daily commute time.
- Andrews has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.52%.
Andrews is a small city in Cherokee County, North Carolina. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 2,068,612 residents, there are 5,354 living inside the city limits. About 38% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Andrews is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $31,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.91% and the average home price is $162,000, which is lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Andrews has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Andrews has a lower than average crime rate and subpar air quality.