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Assisted Living in Elkhorn City, Kentucky

There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Elkhorn City, Kentucky. This includes 1 facility in Elkhorn City and 7 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Kentucky range from $39 up to $280, with a mean expenditure running approximately $109. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,264 and ranges between $1,181 and $8,400. Yearly, the mean cost is about $39,165, which is under the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Elkhorn City, Kentucky



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

  • Elkhorn City scores lower than the Kentucky average of 75.
  • Elkhorn City scores lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Dickenson Community Hospital and Dickenson County Medical Ctr).
  • There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mountain View Health Care Center, Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, and Heritage Hall - Clintwood.
  • There is a high 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 32 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
  • There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Willowbrook Country Club, Raven Rock Golf Course, and Green Meadow Country Club.
  • There are 5 parks near the city center, including Breaks Interstate Park, US Army Corps of Engineers, and Fishtrap Lake State Park.
  • There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Mountainview Church of Christ, Whitner John A, and Aldersgate United Methodist.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 25 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.16% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
  • The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
  • Kentucky has an average state income tax of 5.16%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
  • The city's mean household income is $41,594, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $34,123, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $17,866, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
  • Assisted living costs average $27,693 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
  • Nursing home costs average $79,205 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
  • Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
  • Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
  • The unemployment rate is about 12.54%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Elkhorn City receives high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Elkhorn City has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Elkhorn City has a very sparse population density of 82.2 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Elkhorn City have a very long daily commute time.
  • Elkhorn City has a very high public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 70.75%.

Located in Pike County, Elkhorn City is a small city in the State of Kentucky. The city has a total population of 5,352, with 1,261,664 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. Those 55 and over constitute approximately 31% of the total population.

Elkhorn City has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($18,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $37,000 for the state of Kentucky. The median home price in Elkhorn City is $84,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $124,500. Elkhorn City also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 12.54%.

Elkhorn City has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The area gets high levels of rainfall annually. Elkhorn City has below average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.

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Heritage Hall - Clintwood - Clintwood, VA

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1225 Clintwood Main Street Route 607 PO Box 909

Clintwood, VA 24228

1-855-243-3078

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Good Shepherd - Phelps, KY

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Heritage Hall - Wise - Wise, VA

Heritage Hall - Wise

9434 Coeburn Mountain Rd

Wise, VA 24293

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Willett Health Care - Lackey, KY

Willett Health Care

14684 Highway 550 E

Lackey, KY 41643

1-855-221-7955

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