There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Newland, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Newland and 19 nearby. The median daily cost of assisted living in North Carolina is $98, with costs running between $37 and $263 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure 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 nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Newland, North Carolina
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- Newland scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Newland scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Charles A Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital, Blowing Rock Hospital, and Blowing Rock Hospital.
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Heritage of Sugar Mountain, Cranberry House, and Life Care Center of Banner Elk.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 57 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Mountain Glen Golf Course, Blowing Rock Country Club, and Land Harbor Golf Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including The Vance Toe River Lodge, Grandfather Mountain, and Grandfather Mountain.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Pineola Church of God, Abundant Life Outreach, and Bridge Church of Wnc.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 21 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 1.40% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.36% 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 $47,981, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,687, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,941, 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 5.20%, which is low 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.
- Newland receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Newland has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Newland has a very sparse population density of 59.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Newland have an average daily commute time.
- Newland has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.56%.
Newland is a small city in Avery County within the State of North Carolina. While the encompassing metro area has 2,068,612 people, there are 9,488 living in the city. The 55-and-over community makes up 36% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Newland is 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $38,000 in comparison to the average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.2% and the mean housing price is $187,500, which is somewhat less than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Newland has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives very high amounts of rain annually. Newland has a lower than average crime rate and average air quality in comparison to other cities.