There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Metter, Georgia. This includes 3 facilities in Metter and 14 nearby. Assisted living costs in Georgia range from around $28 to $265 daily, with an average expense running approximately $83. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $30,000, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Metter, Georgia
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- Metter scores lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Metter scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Candler County Hospital and Candler County Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Azalea Health and Rehabilitation, Pleasant View Nursing Center, and NextStep Care.
- 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 16 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Willow Lake Golf Club, Swainsboro Golf Club, and Forest Heights Country Club.
- There are 8 parks near the city center, including Wildlife Resources Division, Natural Resources Department-Fishery, and Live Oak Solar Project by Blattner Energy.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Kingdom Hall-Jehovah\'s Witness and Sam\'s Creek Baptist Church).
- There are no 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 are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.93% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.04% 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 $46,693, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,929, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,821, 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 9.62%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Metter receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Metter has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Metter has a very sparse population density of 44.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Metter have a short daily commute time.
- Metter has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.29%.
Metter is a small city in Candler County, Georgia. The surrounding area includes 1,342,727 residents, but there are 10,877 residing in the city itself. 27% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Metter has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000. The mean household income is $37,000 compared to the average of $41,000 for the whole of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.62% and the mean home price is $129,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500.
Metter has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Metter has above average air quality.