There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Demorest, Georgia. This includes 1 facility in Demorest and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for assisted living in Georgia is $83, with costs ranging between $28 and $265 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,500, with costs ranging from about $850 up to $7,950. The median yearly cost is $30,000, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Demorest, Georgia
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- Demorest scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Demorest 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 (Habersham County Medical Ctr and Habersham County Med Center).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Habersham Home LTC, Magnolia Hills, and The Oaks-Scenic View.
- 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 77.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 33 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Piedmont Golf Club, Heritage Golf Course, and Orchard Golf & Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Refuge Ministries of Haber).
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 24 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 1.76% 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 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Georgia has an average state income tax of 5.02%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,710, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,180, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,623, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $30,750 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $66,978 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,000 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $40,566 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.94%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Demorest receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Demorest has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Demorest has a sparse population density of 243.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Demorest have a short daily commute time.
- Demorest has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 79.66%.
Demorest is a small city in Habersham County in Georgia. Though the city contains 7,042 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a total population of 1,342,727. The senior community comprises approximately 28% of the total population.
Demorest has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The median household income is $39,000 vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.94% and the median housing price is $196,500, which is relatively higher than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Demorest has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives very high levels of rain annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Demorest has a very low crime rate and very poor air quality ratings.