There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Halifax, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Halifax and 12 nearby. Assisted living costs in Virginia range from about $39 up to $223 per day, with an average cost running around $133. The monthly expense averages about $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. Yearly, the average cost is around $47,880, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Halifax, Virginia
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- Halifax scores lower than the Virginia average of 78.
- Halifax scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Halifax Regional Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Chastain Home, Banister Senior Services, Inc., and Sentara Woodview.
- There is an average 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 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 very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Halifax Country Club, Green\'s Folly Golf Course, and Hat Creek Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Halifax County Public Works, Halifax County Recreation Department, and Gloster Furniture.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Abiding Branch Christian, United Temple of God, and Trinity Episcopal Church.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 23 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.24% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,269, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $32,546, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,892, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $28,800 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $77,745 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.79%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Halifax receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Halifax has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Halifax has a very sparse population density of 67.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Halifax have a short daily commute time.
- Halifax has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 73.37%.
Halifax is a small city in the State of Virginia. It is located within Halifax County. The city has a population of 6,347, with 822,402 residents in the surrounding statistical area. 36% of the population are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Halifax is 78. The average housing price in the city is $166,500, which is lower than the state average of $277,500. Halifax has a high unemployment rate of about 9.79%. The city's average household income is $33,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia.
Halifax has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets heavy amounts of rain annually. Halifax has a very low rate of crime and good air quality in relation to other cities in the US.