There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Columbus, North Carolina. This includes 3 facilities in Columbus and 17 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in North Carolina is $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 up to $7,895. The median annual cost is $35,280, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Columbus, 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.
- Columbus scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Columbus scores higher 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 (St Lukes Hospital and Rutherford Hospital Inc).
- There are 23 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ridge Rest, Tryon Estates, and Laurelhurst Apartment Homes.
- There is a very low 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 40 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (43% of residents).
- There are 44 golf courses in or around the city, including Red Fox Country Club, Tryon Country Club, and Cliffs at Glassy, The.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Four Paws Kingdom Campground and Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve/ Wildlife Management Area).
- There are 14 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church Landrum, Ebenezer Welcome Church, and Fairview Baptist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 18 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.18% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% 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 $56,676, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $44,496, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,805, 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 13.19%, which is very 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.
- Columbus receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Columbus has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Columbus has a sparse population density of 139.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Columbus have a long daily commute time.
- Columbus has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.04%.
Columbus is a small city in North Carolina. It is located in Polk County. While the encompassing statistical area includes 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 6,371 living inside the city limits. Residents who are over the age of 55 make up 43% of the population.
Columbus has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's median household income is $44,000 ($26,000 per capita), versus the average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina. The median home price in Columbus is $250,500, which is higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 13.19%.
Columbus has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets very high amounts of precipitation each year. Columbus has an exceptionally low crime rate and below average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.