There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Laurel Fork, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Laurel Fork and 12 nearby. Assisted living costs in Virginia range from about $39 to $223 per day, with a mean cost running about $133. The monthly expense averages about $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $47,880, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Laurel Fork, Virginia
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- Laurel Fork scores lower than the Virginia average of 78.
- Laurel Fork scores higher 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 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Heritage Hall - Laurel Meadows, Commonwealth Assisted Living at Hillsville, and Trinity Mission Health and Rehab of Hillsville.
- 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 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (42% of residents).
- There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Olde Mill Resort, Skyland Lakes Golf Course & Resort, and Skyland Lakes Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Meadows of Dan Campground, Fancy Gap / Blue Ridge Parkway KOA, and Rocky Knob Recreation Area.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Allison Chapel Church of God Parsonage).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 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 0.67% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $39,021, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,241, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,581, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $28,800 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $77,745 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.70%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Laurel Fork receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Laurel Fork has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Laurel Fork has a very sparse population density of 31.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Laurel Fork have a short daily commute time.
- Laurel Fork has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 57.80%.
Located within Carroll County, Laurel Fork is a small municipality in the State of Virginia. While the encompassing metro area contains 822,402 people, there are only 890 living inside the city limits. Approximately 42% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Laurel Fork has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The median housing price in the city is $184,500, which is significantly less than the Virginia average of $277,500. Laurel Fork has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.7%. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($20,000 per capita), versus an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia.
Laurel Fork has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives heavy levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, Laurel Fork has excellent air quality.