There are 11 assisted living facilities serving Barnwell, South Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Barnwell and 10 nearby. Assisted living costs in South Carolina range from about $31 to $197 per day, with a mean expense running around $96. The per month cost averages roughly $2,874 and ranges between $930 and $5,910. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $34,485, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Barnwell, South Carolina
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- Barnwell scores significantly lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
- Barnwell 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 (Barnwell County Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including PruittHealth - Barnwell, Triple E Residential Care, and Ashleigh Place.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Sweetwater Country Club, Jim & Lilie Golf Club, and Country Club of Beaufort at Pleasant Point.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Barnwell Recreation Director and Barnwell State Park).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Barnwell Church of Christ, Epsiscopal Church of Holy, and Allen Street Church of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center 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 1.16% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.71% 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 $48,328, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,104, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,251, 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 14.73%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Barnwell receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Barnwell has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Barnwell has a very sparse population density of 42.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Barnwell have an average daily commute time.
- Barnwell 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 78.61%.
Barnwell is a small city in Barnwell County in the State of South Carolina. The city has a population of 11,864, with 807,624 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. Approximately 26% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Barnwell has a medium SeniorScore™ of 63. The mean housing price in the city is $121,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500. Barnwell has a high unemployment rate of about 14.73%. The city's mean household income is $36,000 ($19,000 per person), vs an average of $37,000 for the state of South Carolina.
Barnwell has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets large levels of precipitation each year. Barnwell has a very high rate of crime and average air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.