There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Fort Payne, Alabama. This includes 3 facilities in Fort Payne and 7 nearby. Assisted living costs in Alabama range from about $30 up to $192 daily, with a median expenditure running around $96. The per month cost averages roughly $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,728, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fort Payne, Alabama
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- Fort Payne scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Fort Payne scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Dekalb Regional Medical Center).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wills Creek Village Assisted Living Center, Dogwood Haven II, and Crowne Health Care of Fort Payne.
- 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 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 50 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Terrapin Hills Country Club, Desoto Country Club, and Rainsville Golf & Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Little River RV Park & Campground, Little River Canyon Center, and Little River Canyon National Preserve.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Adamsburg Church of God, Central Church of Christ, and Rainsville Church of God.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 24 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.67% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.32% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Alabama has an average state income tax of 3.95%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $52,168, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,811, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,268, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,810 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $70,003 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $5,980 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.48%, 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.
- Fort Payne receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Fort Payne has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Fort Payne has a sparse population density of 109.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fort Payne have a very short daily commute time.
- Fort Payne has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 68.26%.
Fort Payne is a small city in the State of Alabama. It is located within DeKalb County. The city has a population of 21,205, with 1,028,448 people in the surrounding statistical area. The 55+ community comprises approximately 26% of the total population.
Fort Payne has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000. The median household income is $39,000 versus an average of $40,000 for the entire state of Alabama. The current unemployment rate is roughly 10.48% and the median housing price is $138,000, which is somewhat lower than the Alabama average of $145,500.
Fort Payne has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and balmy summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Fort Payne has above average air quality ratings.