There are 6 assisted living facilities in Beaufort, North Carolina. The mean daily cost of assisted living in North Carolina is approximately $98, with costs running between $37 and $263 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $2,940, with costs ranging from about $1,100 to $7,895. The mean annual cost is $35,280, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Beaufort, North Carolina
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- Beaufort scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Beaufort scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Carteret General Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Harborview Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent, and Ekklesta Apartments Service Co-Ordinator.
- 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 75 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 (36% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Brandywine Bay Golf Club, Morehead City Country Club, and Bogue Banks Country Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Coastal Riverside Campground, Forestry Department, and Rachel Carson Reserve.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Faith Tabernacle of Praise).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 9 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.75% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.46% 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 $57,761, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,523, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,177, which is higher 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 9.35%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Beaufort receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Beaufort has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Beaufort has a very sparse population density of 54.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Beaufort have an average daily commute time.
- Beaufort has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.87%.
Beaufort is a small city in North Carolina. It is located within Carteret County. It has a population of 11,431, with 2,068,612 inhabitants in the encompassing statistical area. About 36% of the residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Beaufort is 74. The average housing price in the city is $274,500, which is higher than the state average of $204,000. Beaufort also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.35%. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($27,000 per person), vs an average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina.
Beaufort has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The city gets very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Beaufort has good air quality and a lower than average crime rate.