There are 2 assisted living facilities serving Grantsville, West Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Grantsville and 1 nearby. The mean daily cost for assisted living in West Virginia is around $116, with costs running between $53 and $204 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,465, with costs ranging from about $1,600 up to $6,120. The mean annual cost is $41,580, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Grantsville, West Virginia
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- Grantsville scores lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
- Grantsville scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center and Minnie Hamilton Healthcare Ctr).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Minnie Hamilton Health System, Aging With Grace, and Glenville Center.
- 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 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Glenville Golf Club, Roane County Country Club, and Mingo Bottom Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Calhoun County Park and Cedar Creek State Park).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Alberts Chapel United Mthdst and Beech Valley United Methodist).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.96% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.42% 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%.
- West Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.11%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $34,169, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $25,644, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $15,407, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,550 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,595 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.81%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Grantsville receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Grantsville has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Grantsville has a very sparse population density of 47.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Grantsville have a short daily commute time.
- Grantsville has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.60%.
Grantsville is a town in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Though the surrounding metro area includes 540,446 people, there are only 2,188 living within the city. People who are 55 and over constitute approximately 36% of the total population.
Grantsville has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $15,000 and an average household income is $26,000 (the West Virginia state average is $38,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.81% and the median home price is $109,500, which is somewhat lower than the West Virginia average of $124,500.
Grantsville has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The area gets high levels of rainfall each year. Grantsville has very good air quality when compared to other cities in the US.