There are 14 assisted living facilities near Ideal, Georgia. The median daily cost of assisted living in Georgia is around $83, with costs ranging between $28 and $265 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,500, with costs ranging from about $850 up to $7,950. The median annual cost is $30,000, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ideal, Georgia
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- Ideal scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Ideal scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Miona Geriatric and Dementia Center, Montezuma Health Care Center, and The Oaks Nursing Home.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Reynold\'s Golf Course, McKenzie Memorial Golf Course, and Wolf Creek Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Whitewater Creek Park and Gray Ghost Plantation).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 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 1.60% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.82% 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 $34,094, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $19,861, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $13,072, 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 5.15%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ideal receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ideal has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ideal has a very sparse population density of 18.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ideal have an average daily commute time.
- Ideal has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 62.22%.
Ideal is a small city in Macon County, Georgia. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 1,342,727 residents, there are just 988 living within the city itself. About 39% of the population are 55 and over.
Ideal has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's mean household income is $20,000 ($13,000 per person), vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The mean home price in Ideal is $96,000, which is less than the state average of $163,500. Ideal has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.15%.
Ideal has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets large levels of precipitation annually. When compared to other American cities, Ideal has good air quality ratings.