There are 19 assisted living facilities serving La Center, Kentucky. This includes 1 facility in La Center and 18 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Kentucky range from $39 up to $280, with an average expenditure running about $109. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,264 and ranges between $1,181 and $8,400. Yearly, the mean cost is around $39,165, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for La Center, Kentucky
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- La Center scores lower than the Kentucky average of 75.
- La Center scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Life Care Center of La Center, New Haven Assisted Living: Kevil , and Daystar Care Center.
- There is a very low 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Ballard County Country Club, Egyptian Country Club, and Country Club of Paducah.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Ballard County Recreation Board, Grand Chain Lodge & Campground, and Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Antioch Baptist Church, Ballard Co-op Ministries, and Bandana-oscar Methodist.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.12% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.68% 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 $44,802, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,250, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,901, which is significantly 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 12.20%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- La Center receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- La Center has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- La Center has a very sparse population density of 36.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of La Center have a short daily commute time.
- La Center 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 79.28%.
Located in Ballard County, La Center is a town in the State of Kentucky. The surrounding area is home to 1,261,664 people, but there are only 1,982 living inside the city. The senior community currently represents approximately 32% of the total population.
La Center has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $36,000 (the Kentucky state average is $37,000). The current unemployment rate is around 12.2% and the mean housing price is $142,500, which is higher than the state average of $124,500.
La Center has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very high amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, La Center has lower than average air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime.