There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Dillon, South Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Dillon and 17 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in South Carolina is approximately $96, with costs running between $31 and $197 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $2,874, with costs ranging from around $930 to $5,910. The mean yearly cost is $34,485, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Dillon, South Carolina
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- Dillon scores significantly lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
- Dillon scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Mcleod Medical Center - Dillon).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including PruittHealth - Dillon, Riverdale Residential Care Facility, and Personal Touch Family Care Home.
- 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 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 23 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Twin Lakes Country Club, Clio Country Club, and Flag Tree Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bass Lake Campground and Little Pee Dee State Park).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Hamer Church of God, Dillon Church of God, and Antioch Missionary Baptist Chr.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.10% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.62% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.61%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $36,553, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $23,569, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $13,615, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,300 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,723 per year, which are 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 $38,324 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.86%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Dillon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Dillon has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Dillon has a sparse population density of 136.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Dillon have a short daily commute time.
- Dillon has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 63.14%.
Located within Dillon County, Dillon is a small city in South Carolina. While the surrounding statistical area contains 807,624 people, there are 17,722 residing in the city limits. Residents over 55 compose 24% of the population.
Dillon has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 60. The city has a mean per capita income of $14,000 and a mean household income is $24,000 (the South Carolina state average is $37,000). The average home price in Dillon is $96,000, which is much lower than the South Carolina average of $163,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.86%.
Dillon has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The city gets heavy levels of rain annually. In relation to other cities, Dillon has a very high rate of crime and subpar air quality.