There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Harrodsburg, Kentucky. This includes 1 facility in Harrodsburg and 20 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kentucky range from about $39 up to $280 per day, with a median expense running around $109. The per month expense averages around $3,264 and ranges between $1,181 and $8,400. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $39,165, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Harrodsburg, Kentucky
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- Harrodsburg scores higher than the Kentucky average of 75.
- Harrodsburg scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (The James B Haggin Memorial Hospital and Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital, Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center, and McDowell Place of Danville.
- There is an average 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 71 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Bright Leaf Golf Resort(Eighteen Hole Course at Bright Leaf Golf Resort ), Danville Country Club, and Old Bridge Golf Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Anderson Dean Community Park, Old Fort Harrod State Park, and Perryville Battlefield State Park.
- There are 13 churches in or near the city, including Lighthouse Assembly of God, Mercer Association of Kentucky, and Mercer Church of Christ.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.81% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.77% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Kentucky has an average state income tax of 5.16%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $56,774, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $46,310, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,245, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,693 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $79,205 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 10.56%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Harrodsburg receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Harrodsburg has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Harrodsburg has a very sparse population density of 87.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Harrodsburg have an average daily commute time.
- Harrodsburg has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.01%.
Harrodsburg is a small city in Kentucky. It is located in Mercer County. Though the surrounding metro area has 1,261,664 people, there are 19,334 within the city itself. The 55+ community currently composes 30% of the total population.
Harrodsburg has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $46,000 versus an average of $37,000 for the entire state of Kentucky. The current unemployment rate is around 10.56% and the median home price is $192,000, which is higher than the state average of $124,500.
Harrodsburg has medium average temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area gets very high levels of precipitation each year. Harrodsburg has an exceptionally low crime rate and good air quality ratings compared to other cities.