There are 12 assisted living facilities near Fitzgerald, Georgia. Assisted living costs in Georgia range from around $28 up to $265 daily, with an average cost running around $83. The monthly cost averages about $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. Annually, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fitzgerald, Georgia
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- Fitzgerald scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Fitzgerald 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 (Dorminy Medical Center and Dorminy Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald, Life Care Center, and Ocilla Primary Care.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 17 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Fitzgerald Country Club, Ocilla Country Club, and Mallard Point Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Wildlife Resources Division, Georiga Fisheries Department, and Cumbee Park.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 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 1.49% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.77% 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 $43,676, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,546, 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 12.57%, 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.
- Fitzgerald receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Fitzgerald has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Fitzgerald has a very sparse population density of 66.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fitzgerald have a very short daily commute time.
- Fitzgerald has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 73.59%.
Fitzgerald is a small city in Georgia. It is located within Ben Hill County. The surrounding metro area is home to 1,342,727 residents, but there are 18,687 living in the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 27% of the total population.
Fitzgerald has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000. The average household income is $33,000 compared to an average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is around 12.57% and the average housing price is $123,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $163,500.
Fitzgerald has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives large levels of rain each year. Fitzgerald has a high rate of crime and very good air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.