There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Arab, Alabama. This includes 1 facility in Arab and 19 nearby. The median daily cost of assisted living in Alabama is around $96, with costs running between $30 and $192 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $2,894, with costs ranging from about $900 up to $5,760. The median annual cost is $34,728, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Arab typically range from around $3,438 per month to $3,825 per month, with an average cost of about $3,632 per month. This equates to an annual cost of about $43,578.
SeniorScore™ for Arab, Alabama
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- Arab scores significantly lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Arab scores significantly 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 (Marshall Medical Center North).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Golden Living Center - Arab and Marshall Manor Nursing Home)
- There is an average 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 37 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 (29% of residents).
- There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Brookside Golf Course, Twin Lakes Golf Club, and Cherokee Ridge Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Park & Recreation Department and Mountain Breeze RV Park).
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Duncan Robert E, Grandiflora Church of Christ, and River Church of God.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 11 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.84% 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 $56,398, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,315, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,999, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $43,578 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $79,570 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $11,700 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $35,464 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.92%, which is average 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.
- Arab receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Arab has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Arab has a sparse population density of 225.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Arab have a long daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Arab has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 79.59%.
Arab is a small city in Marshall County, Alabama. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 1,028,448 inhabitants, there are 16,778 within the city. About 29% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Arab is 64. The median housing price in the city is $190,500, which is somewhat higher than the Alabama average of $145,500. Arab has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 6.92%. The city's median household income is $43,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $40,000 for the state of Alabama.
Arab has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets very large amounts of rain each year. Arab has a higher than average rate of crime and average air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the United States.