There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Elkin, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Elkin and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from around $37 up to $263 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $98. The per month cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Yearly, the average cost is about $35,280, which is below the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Elkin, NC typically range between $1,000 per month and $4,590 per month. The median cost is about $3,513 per month, or around $42,150 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Elkin, 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.
- Elkin scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Elkin scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, and Northern Hospital Of Surry County.
- There are 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation, PruittHealth - Elkin, and Victorian Senior Care - Elkin Assisted Living.
- 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 81 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 31 golf courses in or around the city, including River Mont Golf Course, Beaver Creek Golf Course, and Countryside Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Holly Ridge Family Campground, Raven Knob Scout Reservation, and Homeplace Recreational Park.
- There are 14 churches in or near the city, including Arlington First Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Fall Creek Baptist Church.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 35 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.71% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.75% 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 $45,187, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,383, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,275, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,150 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $85,775 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $14,820 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $41,184 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.77%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Elkin receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Elkin has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Elkin has a sparse population density of 149.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Elkin have a short daily commute time.
- The city has an average public transportation ridership.
- Elkin 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 73.01%.
Elkin is a small city in Surry County, North Carolina. While the surrounding metro area is home to 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 10,472 living in the city limits. The 55+ community composes approximately 32% of the overall population.
Elkin has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The mean housing price in the city is $156,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $204,000. Elkin also has an average unemployment rate of around 8.77%. The city's mean household income is $33,000 ($18,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Elkin has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The area gets very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Elkin has a low crime rate, better than average water quality, and exceptional air quality.