There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Gatesville, Texas. This includes 1 facility in Gatesville and 7 nearby. Assisted living costs in Texas range from around $28 to $287 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $117. The per month cost averages about $3,523 and ranges between $825 and $8,605. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $42,270, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Gatesville generally range between $3,250 per month and $4,175 per month. The average cost is approximately $3,460 per month, or about $41,520 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Gatesville, Texas
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- Gatesville scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Gatesville scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Coryell Memorial Healthcare System).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Meadows Nursing Facility, The Oaks at Coryell, and Hillside Nursing and Rehabilitation .
- There is a 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Gatesville Country Club, Anderson Golf Course, and Bear Ridge Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Gatesville City Recreation, Parks & Recreation, and Fauntleroy Park.
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including First United Methodist Church, Eastwood Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 4 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 2.58% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.68% 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%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,251, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,359, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,162, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $41,520 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $77,928 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $11,700 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 5.08%, which is low 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.
- Gatesville receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Gatesville has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Gatesville has a dense population density of 5,503.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gatesville have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Gatesville has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.64%.
Gatesville is a small city in the State of Texas. It is located within Coryell County and is included in the Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing metro area contains 301,219 people, but there are 23,609 residing in the city limits. 20% of the residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Gatesville is 70. The city has an average per capita income of $16,000. The mean household income is $34,000 vs an average of $47,000 for the entire state of Texas. The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.08% and the mean home price is $27,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $142,500.
Gatesville has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Gatesville has an exceptionally low rate of crime and above average air quality ratings.