There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Axton, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Axton and 18 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Virginia is approximately $133, with costs ranging between $39 and $223 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,990, with costs ranging from around $1,159 to $6,681. The median annual cost is $47,880, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Axton, Virginia
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- Axton scores higher than the Virginia average of 78.
- Axton scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Memorial Hospital Of Martinsville & Henry County, Danville Regional Medical Center, and So Virginia Mental Hlth Inst.
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Smiths Adult Care Facility, Golden LivingCenter - Martinsville, and Blue Ridge Rehab Cent.
- 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 88 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Chatmoss Country Club, Beaver Hill Golf Course, and Forest Park Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Smith River Sports Complex and Indian Heritage RV Park).
- There are 34 churches in or near the city, including Aiken Summit Wesleyan Church, Acts 4 Ministries, and Echols Jr Thurman O.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 35 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.21% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $45,188, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,060, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,187, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $28,800 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $77,745 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 13.44%, which is very high 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.
- Axton receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Axton has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Axton has a very sparse population density of 63.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Axton have a long daily commute time.
- Axton has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 72.65%.
Axton is a small city in Henry County, Virginia. While the city itself includes 6,797 people, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a population of 822,402. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes around 29% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Axton is 79. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Virginia state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 13.44% and the average housing price is $130,500, which is much lower than the state average of $277,500.
Axton has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and balmy summers. The area receives large amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Axton has lower than average air quality ratings.