There are 8 assisted living facilities near Leitchfield, Kentucky. Assisted living costs in Kentucky range from around $39 up to $280 per day, with a mean cost running about $109. The per month cost averages around $3,264 and ranges between $1,181 and $8,400. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $39,165, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Leitchfield, Kentucky
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- Leitchfield scores significantly lower than the Kentucky average of 75.
- Leitchfield scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Spring View Health and Rehab Center and Grayson Manor Nursing Home)
- There is a 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Lakeview Golf & Tennis Club, Rough River Dam State Resort Park Golf Course, and Lafayette Golf Club at Greenfarm Resort.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Camp Loucon Board of Managers and Laurel Branch Campground).
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Churches of God-prophecy, Potter\'s Hope Ministries, and Victory Heights Fellowship.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.09% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% 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 $42,934, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,070, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,520, 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 12.89%, which is very high 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.
- Leitchfield receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Leitchfield has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Leitchfield has a very sparse population density of 82.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Leitchfield have an average daily commute time.
- Leitchfield has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 71.16%.
Leitchfield is a small city in Grayson County within Kentucky. Though the city contains 15,349 people, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a total population of 1,261,664. The senior community currently makes up about 27% of the total population.
Leitchfield has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The average housing price in the city is $72,000, which is much less than the state average of $124,500. Leitchfield also has a high unemployment rate of around 12.89%. The city's average household income is $33,000 ($18,000 per person), versus an average of $37,000 for the whole of Kentucky.
Leitchfield has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very large levels of rain annually. Leitchfield has a lower than average rate of crime and good air quality in relation to other cities in the US.