There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Newport, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Newport and 15 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Tennessee is about $116, with costs running between $43 and $187 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,465, with costs ranging from around $1,300 to $5,600. The average yearly cost is $41,580, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Newport, Tennessee
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- Newport scores significantly lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Newport scores significantly 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 (Baptist Hospital Of Cocke County).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Brookdale Newport, Tennova Newport Medical Center, and Newport Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 76.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 22 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Smoky Mountain Country Club, White Pine Golf Club, and Baneberry Golf & Resort.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Newport Parks & Recreation, Triple Creek Campground, and Fancher\'s Campground and Cabin Rentals.
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including 1St Christian Church of Newport, Edgemont Church of God, and Newport Church of Christ.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center 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 1.65% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.60% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.13%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Tennessee has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $38,952, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $26,512, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,914, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,700 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $72,088 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,328 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.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Newport receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Newport has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Newport has a sparse population density of 179.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Newport have an average daily commute time.
- Newport has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 71.11%.
Newport is a small city in Cocke County, Tennessee. The encompassing area has 1,296,807 residents, but there are 22,608 living in the city limits. Those who are over 55 constitute approximately 30% of the population.
Newport has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The average housing price in the city is $73,500, which is much less than the Tennessee average of $163,500. Newport also has a high unemployment rate of about 12.89%. The city's average household income is $27,000 ($17,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee.
Newport has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets large amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Newport has a very high crime rate and lower than average air quality ratings.