There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Blackstone, Virginia. This includes 3 facilities in Blackstone and 12 nearby. The median cost / day of assisted living in Virginia is about $133, with costs ranging between $39 and $223 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,990, with costs ranging from around $1,159 up to $6,681. The median annual cost is $47,880, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Blackstone, Virginia
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- Blackstone scores significantly lower than the Virginia average of 78.
- Blackstone scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Jan's Residential Home, Heritage Hall - Blackstone, and Clay's Assisted Living.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Nottoway River Country Club, Crewe Country Club, and Lunenburg Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Forestry Department).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Blackstone Church of Christ, Crewe Church of Nazarene, and U BC Multi Purpose Gym Complex.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.23% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.47% 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 $50,338, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,726, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,021, 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 7.59%, which is average 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.
- Blackstone receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Blackstone has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Blackstone has a very sparse population density of 40.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Blackstone have a long daily commute time.
- Blackstone 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 74.48%.
Blackstone is a small city in the State of Virginia. It is located within Nottoway County. Though the city contains 7,214 people, the encompassing area contains a total population of 822,402. People 55 and over represent approximately 32% of the total population.
Blackstone has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $37,000 (the Virginia state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.59% and the median housing price is $94,500, which is lower than the Virginia average of $277,500.
Blackstone has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The city gets large amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other American cities, Blackstone has good air quality ratings and an average crime rate.