There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Mount Olive, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Mount Olive and 19 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in North Carolina is approximately $98, with costs running between $37 and $263 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $2,940, with costs ranging from around $1,100 to $7,895. The median annual cost is $35,280, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Olive, North Carolina
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- Mount Olive scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Mount Olive 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 (Duplin General Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mount Olive Center, Waylin Life Care Center, and Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- 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 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 32 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Sleepy Creek Golf Club, Southern Wayne Country Club, and Duplin Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Cliffs of the Neuse State Park and Wayne Memorial Park).
- There are 12 churches in or near the city, including All Saints Holiness Church, Abundant Grace Church, and Emmaus Baptist Church.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 28 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.76% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.81% 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 $47,062, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,440, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,351, which is significantly lower 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 8.87%, which is average 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.
- Mount Olive receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Olive has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Mount Olive has a very sparse population density of 89.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Olive have a short daily commute time.
- Mount Olive has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 68.97%.
Mount Olive is a small city in Wayne County within North Carolina. It is included in the Goldsboro metro statistical area. While the encompassing metro area is home to 89,155 residents, there are 17,144 residing in the city itself. The 55-and-over community constitutes 26% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Mount Olive is 65. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000 and a median household income is $36,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The mean housing price in Mount Olive is $124,500, which is much less than the state average of $204,000. Mount Olive also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.87%.
Mount Olive has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall each year. Mount Olive has excellent air quality ratings and a high crime rate compared to other cities in the US.