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Assisted Living in Canton, North Carolina

There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Canton, North Carolina. This includes 3 facilities in Canton and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from around $37 up to $263 daily, with a mean expense running approximately $98. The per month expense averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Yearly, the median cost is about $35,280, which is below the national average of $42,000.

Costs of assisted living in Canton, NC can range between $1,182 per month and $5,280 per month. The average cost is around $2,500 per month, or about $30,000 yearly.




SeniorScore™ for Canton, North Carolina



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Canton scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
  • Canton scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • 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 18 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Silver Bluff Village, Chappell Valley Cottage, and Community Care One of Haywood County.
  • There is a 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 41 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
  • There are 32 golf courses in or around the city, including Springdale Country Club, Laurel Ridge Country Club, and Lake Junaluska Golf Course.
  • There are 3 parks near the city center, including Winngray Family Campground, Stonebridge Campground, and Creekwood Farm RV Park.
  • There are 22 churches in or near the city, including Wesleyan Church of Canton, All Christian Church, and Enka Baptist Church.
  • There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 25 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 2.01% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.61% 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 $52,115, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $46,078, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $21,907, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $30,000 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $94,353 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 7.50%, 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Canton receives average levels of rainfall each year.
  • Canton has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Canton has a sparse population density of 110.6 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Canton have an average daily commute time.
  • The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
  • Canton 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 85.89%.

Canton is a small city in Haywood County within the State of North Carolina. It is included in the Asheville metropolitan area. While the city itself is home to 17,477 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area has a populace of 334,352. Residents who are 55 and over represent about 33% of the total community.

The SeniorScore™ for Canton is 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $22,000. The average household income is $46,000 compared to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.5% and the average home price is $210,000, which is higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000.

Canton has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Canton has a low rate of crime and subpar air quality ratings.

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