There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Bamberg, South Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Bamberg and 8 nearby. The average cost per day of assisted living in South Carolina is around $96, with costs ranging between $31 and $197 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,874, with costs ranging from around $930 up to $5,910. The average annual cost is $34,485, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bamberg, South Carolina
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- Bamberg scores lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
- Bamberg scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Bamberg County Memorial Hospital and Bamberg County Mem Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Community Residence, PruittHealth - Bamberg, and Grace Residential Care Facility.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 19 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Paw Paw Country Club, Crestwood Country Club, and Blackville Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Buckhaven Plantation).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Amazing Grace Baptist Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.40% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.61%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,962, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,614, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,868, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,300 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,723 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,324 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.92%, 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.
- Bamberg receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bamberg has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Bamberg has a very sparse population density of 49.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bamberg have an average daily commute time.
- Bamberg has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.39%.
Located in Bamberg County, Bamberg is a small city in the State of South Carolina. The encompassing statistical area is home to 807,624 residents, but there are 6,989 living within the city limits. Approximately 31% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Bamberg is 66. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000. The average household income is $32,000 versus an average of $37,000 for the entire state of South Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.92% and the average home price is $135,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500.
Bamberg has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets large amounts of precipitation each year. Bamberg has a high rate of crime and good air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.