There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Gordon, Georgia. This includes 1 facility in Gordon and 19 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Georgia range from $28 to $265, with a mean expense running approximately $83. The monthly expense averages around $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. Annually, the mean cost is around $30,000, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Gordon, Georgia
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- Gordon scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Gordon scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Falcon Crest Manor, Serenity Living, and Jeffersonville Nursing & Rehab.
- 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 19 golf courses in or around the city, including Holiday Hills Golf Course, Milledgeville Country Club, and Little Fishing Creek Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Black Creek Plantation and Wilkinson County Recreation).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Gordon Church of Christ and Jeffersonville Baptist).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 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 1.17% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.70% 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 $52,493, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,869, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,215, 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 6.32%, which is low 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.
- Gordon receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Gordon has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Gordon has a very sparse population density of 49.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gordon have an average daily commute time.
- Gordon has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 84.15%.
Located within Wilkinson County, Gordon is a small city in the State of Georgia. The city has a total population of 6,576, with 1,342,727 people in the encompassing metro area. The 55+ community represents around 27% of the overall population.
Gordon has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The mean household income is $44,000 compared to the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.32% and the mean housing price is $120,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500.
Gordon has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets very heavy levels of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Gordon has subpar air quality ratings and an exceptionally low rate of crime.