There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Forest City, North Carolina. This includes 10 facilities in Forest City and 11 nearby. The average cost / day of assisted living in North Carolina is about $98, with costs ranging between $37 and $263 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $2,940, with costs ranging from about $1,100 to $7,895. The average annual cost is $35,280, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Forest City, North Carolina
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- Forest City scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Forest City scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Rutherford Hospital Inc).
- There are 20 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Open Arms Family Care, Forest City Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Oaks Group Home.
- There is a 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 55 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 36 golf courses in or around the city, including Dogwood Valley Golf Course, Forest City Municipal Golf Course, and Cleghorn Plantation Golf & Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park and Four Paws Kingdom Campground).
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Church of the Exceptional, Alexander United Methodist Chr, and Advent Lutheran Church Elca.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 31 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.83% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.73% 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 $41,896, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,544, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,209, 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 15.53%, which is very high 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.
- Forest City receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Forest City has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Forest City has a sparse population density of 332.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Forest City have a short daily commute time.
- Forest City has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 77.54%.
Forest City is a small city in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Though the city itself is home to 21,055 inhabitants, the surrounding statistical area includes a population of 2,068,612. The 55+ community represents approximately 30% of the total population.
Forest City has a medium SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000. The mean household income is $34,000 compared to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 15.53% and the mean home price is $141,000, which is lower than the state average of $204,000.
Forest City has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities, Forest City has above average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.