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Assisted Living in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia

There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. This includes 3 facilities in Fort Oglethorpe and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Georgia range from around $28 up to $265 per day, with an average expense running approximately $83. The per month cost averages about $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. Yearly, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is under the national average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Fort Oglethorpe generally range between $1,500 per month and $5,750 per month. The median cost is around $3,450 per month, or about $41,400 annually.



SeniorScore™ for Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia



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

  • Fort Oglethorpe scores higher than the Georgia average of 72.
  • Fort Oglethorpe scores higher than the national average of 72.
64

Health & Safety

  • There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 9 hospitals within close range of the city, including Hutcheson Medical Center, Memorial Healthcare System, Inc, and Parkridge Medical Center.
  • There are 54 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Horizons Group Home, Hutcheson Med Center Subacute Unit, and Pruitthealth - Fort Oglethorpe.
  • There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
  • The average life expectancy is 77.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 305 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has a very high property crime rate.
  • The area has a high violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
  • There are 35 golf courses in or around the city, including Battlefield Golf Club, Brainerd Golf Course, and Windstone Golf & Country Club.
  • There are 13 parks near the city center, including Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, Chattanooga Holiday Trav-L-Park, and Camp Jordan Park.
  • There are 186 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, Parkway Baptist Temple, and New Life Church.
  • There are 20 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 154 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 11 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 64 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.59% 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 6.50%, 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 $40,048, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $30,412, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $19,461, 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 11.86%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Fort Oglethorpe receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Fort Oglethorpe has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has below average air quality.
  • Fort Oglethorpe has a dense population density of 2,226.9 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Fort Oglethorpe have a very short daily commute time.
  • The city has a low public transportation ridership.
  • Fort Oglethorpe has a low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 79.11%.

Located in Catoosa County, Fort Oglethorpe is a small city in the State of Georgia. It is part of the Chattanooga metropolitan area. The surrounding statistical area contains 106,240 inhabitants, but there are 7,460 residing in the city itself. Approximately 29% of the local populace are 55 and over.

Fort Oglethorpe has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's mean household income is $30,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The mean home price in Fort Oglethorpe is $166,500, which is somewhat higher than the Georgia average of $163,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 11.86%.

Fort Oglethorpe has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives very high amounts of rain annually. Fort Oglethorpe has a high crime rate and low air quality in comparison to other cities.

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