There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Morehead City, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Morehead City and 2 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in North Carolina range from $37 to $263, with a median cost running around $98. The per month cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $35,280, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Morehead City, North Carolina
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- Morehead City scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Morehead City scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Carteret General Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brookdale Morehead City, Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation and Health Care Cent, and Ekklesta Apartments Service Co-Ordinator.
- There is an average 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 84 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Brandywine Bay Golf Club, Morehead City Country Club, and Bogue Banks Country Club.
- There are 9 parks near the city center, including Oyster Point Campground, Shevans Park, and Morehead City Depot Park (Cookout).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including God\'s City of Refuge, All Saints Anglican Church, and All Saints Anglican Church.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 23 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.75% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.46% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $67,122, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,756, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $32,335, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.96%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Morehead City receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Morehead City has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Morehead City has an average population density of 1,016.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Morehead City have a very short daily commute time.
- Morehead City has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 91.50%.
Morehead City is a small city in Carteret County within North Carolina. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 14,429 living in the city itself. The senior community currently represents about 37% of the total population.
Morehead City has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city's average household income is $46,000 ($32,000 per capita), compared to the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The average housing price in Morehead City is $331,500, which is significantly higher than the state average of $204,000. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.96%.
Morehead City has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rain each year. Morehead City has above average air quality ratings and a high rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.