There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Hertford, North Carolina. This includes 5 facilities in Hertford and 8 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 to $263, with an average expense running about $98. The per month cost averages about $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. Annually, the median cost is around $35,280, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Hertford, North Carolina
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- Hertford scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Hertford scores lower 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 (Albemarle Hospital Authority).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lillian Brothers Family Care Home LLC, W R Winslow Memorial Home, and Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation/Hertford.
- There is a high 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 67 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Sound Golf Links at Albemarle Plantation, The, Knobbs Creek Par - 3 Golf Course, and The Pines at Elizabeth City.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Strick\'s Family Campground, Perquimans County Parks & Rec, and County of Pasquotank: Fun Junktion.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, United House of Prayer, and Bayside Church of Christ.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 20 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.94% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.62% 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%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,466, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,096, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,130, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 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 12.97%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Hertford receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Hertford has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Hertford has a very sparse population density of 64.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Hertford have a long daily commute time.
- Hertford has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.80%.
Hertford is a small city in Perquimans County, North Carolina. Though the encompassing metro area contains 2,068,612 people, there are 11,909 living in the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 38% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Hertford is 72. The average housing price in the city is $255,000, which is higher than the state average of $204,000. Hertford has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.97%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($22,000 per capita), versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
Hertford has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The city gets very large levels of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Hertford has a high rate of crime and average air quality.