Assisted Living in Lamar, South Carolina
There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Lamar, South Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Lamar and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in South Carolina range from around $31 to $197 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $96. The per month expense averages roughly $2,874 and ranges between $930 and $5,910. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $34,485, which is below the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Lamar, SC range between $1,400 per month and $4,900 per month. The average cost is about $1,787 per month, or around $21,444 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Lamar, South Carolina
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- Lamar scores lower than the South Carolina average of 72.
- Lamar 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 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Easy Living Veterans Home, Bishopville Manor, and Beard Residential Care Facilities.
- There is a very low 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 77.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Governors Run Golf Club, Fox Creek Golf Course, and Bishopville Country Club.
- There are 6 parks near the city center, including Lee State Park, Park At the Bay, and Lynchburg Savanna Heritage Preserve/ Wildlife Management Area.
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Lamar Church of God, Lamar Church of God, and Andrews H B Rev.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 17 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 0.85% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.47% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- South Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.61%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $41,856, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,661, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,510, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $21,444 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $68,255 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $13,715 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,328 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.59%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lamar receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Lamar has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Lamar has a very sparse population density of 65.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lamar have a short daily commute time.
- Lamar has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.95%.
Located in Darlington County, Lamar is a small city in the State of South Carolina. It is included in the Florence metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 159,948 inhabitants, there are 5,020 residing in the city limits. The 55+ community currently composes around 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Lamar is 70. The mean home price in the city is $117,000, which is somewhat lower than the South Carolina average of $163,500. Lamar has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.59%. The city's mean household income is $34,000 ($17,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $37,000 for the whole of South Carolina.
Lamar has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives high levels of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities, Lamar has average air quality ratings.
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Easy Living Veterans Home is a senior care community located at 506 E Jackson St in Lamar, South Carolina. The community is in a largely middle class area, with a median per-household income of $35,868. With roughly 6,000 ...
Methodist Manor is a senior housing community located at 1944 Wesley Ct in Florence, South Carolina. With a median family income of $48,878, the community is in a generally middle class area. It has a dense population, with ...
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Located at 800 W Church St, Cottonwood Villa is a senior community in Bishopville, South Carolina. The facility is in a largely lower income area, with a median per-family income of $16,300. With about 14,000 individuals living in ...
12 miles away from Lamar, SC
Pee Dee Gardens is a senior housing community located at 3117 W Palmetto St in Florence, South Carolina. The surrounding area is densely populated, with roughly 44,000 individuals living in the 29501 zip code. With a median per-family ...
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Located at 467 Sterling Dr, Alterra Clare Bridge Cottage of Florence is a senior housing facility serving Florence, South Carolina. With an average household income of $48,878, the community is in a generally middle class area. It has ...
13 miles away from Lamar, SC
Elmcroft of Florence SC is a senior housing facility located at 3006 Hoffmeyer Rd in Florence, South Carolina. The neighboring area has a dense population, with roughly 44,000 individuals residing in the 29501 zip code. It is a ...
13 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 739 S Parker Dr in Florence, South Carolina, Carriage House of Florence is an 80 room senior community. The encompassing area is densely populated, with roughly 44,000 individuals residing in the 29501 zip code. With a ...
14 miles away from Lamar, SC
Bethea Baptist is an 88 bed senior community. It is located at 157 Home Ave in Darlington, South Carolina. The encompassing area is heavily populated, with about 22,000 people residing in the 29532 zip code. With a ...
14 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 1901 W Carolina Ave, Morningside of Hartsville is a senior housing facility in Hartsville, South Carolina. The community is in a largely middle income area, with a median family income of $40,984. It has a dense ...
15 miles away from Lamar, SC
Florence Presbyterian Community is a senior care facility located at 2350 W Lucas St Unit 12 in Florence, South Carolina. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with an average per-household income of $48,878. It is ...
15 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 1131 E Home Ave in Hartsville, South Carolina, Carriage House of Hartsville is a 60 bed senior care community. With about 33,000 individuals residing in the 29550 zip code, the neighboring area is heavily populated. It ...
15 miles away from Lamar, SC
Palmetto Community Residence is a senior housing facility located at 601 W Palmetto St in Florence, South Carolina. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 44,000 people residing in the zip code of 29501. It is ...
16 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 162 S Mcqueen St, Evelyn's Residential Care Facility is a senior community in Florence, South Carolina. With approximately 44,000 individuals living in the zip code of 29501, the encompassing area is heavily populated. It is a ...
17 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 718 South Dargan St, The Carolinian is a senior care facility in Florence, South Carolina. The facility is in a primarily working class area, with an average family income of $30,720. With around 22,000 individuals living ...
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Located at 181 E Evans St Unit 27, Comfort Care is a senior housing community in Florence, South Carolina. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 22,000 individuals residing in the zip code of 29506. With ...
17 miles away from Lamar, SC
Located at 511 Clyde St, Florence Community Workshop is a senior housing community in Florence, South Carolina. The community is in a predominantly low income area, with an average family income of $30,720. With around 22,000 individuals living ...
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Brookdale Florence is located at 1938 Mountain Laurel Court in Florence, South Carolina. It is a senior care facility for residents over the age of 55. The encompassing area has a dense population, with roughly 25,000 individuals residing ...
17 miles away from Lamar, SC
Suncrest is a senior housing facility located at 2385 Pamplico Hwy in Florence, South Carolina. The facility is in a primarily middle income area, with a median household income of $49,247. With roughly 25,000 poeple living in the ...
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Northwoods Senior Living and Memory Care is a senior housing community situated in the Mulberry area of Sumter, South Carolina. The neighboring area has a medium-density population, with around 17,000 poeple living in the 29153 zip code. It ...
21 miles away from Lamar, SC
Epchha is a senior community situated within the Mulberry neighborhood of Sumter, South Carolina. The facility is in a generally low income area, with an average family income of $33,907. With roughly 17,000 individuals residing in the zip ...
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