There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Elizabethtown, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Elizabethtown and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from about $37 to $263 per day, with an average expenditure running about $98. The monthly expense averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Yearly, the mean cost is about $35,280, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Elizabethtown, North Carolina
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- Elizabethtown scores significantly lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Elizabethtown scores significantly 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 (Cape Fear Valley-bladen County Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Elizabethtown Healthcare and Rehab Center, Poplar Heights Center, and A and C Family Care .
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 46 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Carolina Sands Golf Course, White Oak Greens, and Greensbridge Golf Course.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Jones Lake State Park, Bladen Lakes State Forest, and White Lake Motel & Campground.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Church of God of Prophecy and Abundant Life Victory Center).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 15 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 1.91% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.88% 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 $45,331, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $28,460, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,847, 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 16.73%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Elizabethtown receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Elizabethtown has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Elizabethtown has a very sparse population density of 66.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Elizabethtown have a short daily commute time.
- Elizabethtown has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.21%.
Located within Bladen County, Elizabethtown is a small city in the State of North Carolina. While the encompassing statistical area has 2,068,612 people, there are 10,670 residing in the city itself. About 30% of the local populace are over 55.
Elizabethtown has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $28,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is around 16.73% and the median housing price is $141,000, which is much lower than the state average of $204,000.
Elizabethtown has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The area receives high levels of rainfall annually. Elizabethtown has moderate air quality when compared to other cities in the US.