There are 23 assisted living facilities serving Brevard, North Carolina. This includes 9 facilities in Brevard and 14 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 to $263, with a median cost running around $98. The per month cost averages around $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Yearly, the median cost is about $35,280, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Brevard, North Carolina
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- Brevard scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Brevard scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Transylvania Regional Hospital, Inc and Transylvania Comm Hospital).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Tore's Home, Kingsbridge House, and Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation/Brevard.
- There is a 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 40 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (43% of residents).
- There are 47 golf courses in or around the city, including Glen Cannon Country Club, Sherwood Forest Golf Club, and Connestee Falls Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Ash Grove Mountain Cabins & Camping, Gorges State Park, and Table Rock State Park.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Aiken Allen R, Aiken Ray E, and Cleveland First Baptist.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 16 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.78% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.48% 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 $56,723, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,190, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,761, which is lower 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 9.34%, which is 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.
- Brevard receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Brevard has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Brevard has a sparse population density of 154.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Brevard have a short daily commute time.
- Brevard 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 88.24%.
Brevard is a small city in Transylvania County, North Carolina. The surrounding statistical area contains 2,068,612 people, but there are 19,347 living within the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently comprises 43% of the overall population.
Brevard has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $43,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.34% and the mean housing price is $259,500, which is somewhat higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Brevard has medium mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The area gets very high amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Brevard has a lower than average crime rate and lower than average air quality.