There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Bryson City, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Bryson City and 14 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in North Carolina is about $98, with costs running between $37 and $263 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average cost of $2,940, with costs ranging from about $1,100 to $7,895. The median annual cost is $35,280, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bryson City, North Carolina
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- Bryson City scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Bryson City scores 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 (Swain County Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mountain View Manor Nursing Ce, Tsali Care Center, and Tsali Care Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Smoky Mountain Country Club, Mill Creek Country Club, and Franklin Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Turkey Creek Campground, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Deep Creek Tube Centre & Campground.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 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 1.37% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.50% 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 $55,371, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,619, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,793, which is significantly 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 6.84%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bryson City receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bryson City has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Bryson City has a very sparse population density of 63.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bryson City have a short daily commute time.
- Bryson City 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 85.06%.
Bryson City is a small city in Swain County within the State of North Carolina. Though the surrounding statistical area is home to 2,068,612 people, there are 8,686 residing in the city itself. Those who are over the age of 55 compose around 36% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Bryson City is 66. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $48,000 compared to an average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.84% and the median home price is $214,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $204,000.
Bryson City has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers. The area gets very large levels of rain each year. Bryson City has average air quality in relation to other cities in the US.