There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Parsons, West Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Parsons and 7 nearby. Assisted living costs in West Virginia range from around $53 to $204 per day, with a mean expense running approximately $116. The per month expense averages roughly $3,465 and ranges between $1,600 and $6,120. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $41,580, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Parsons, West Virginia
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- Parsons scores significantly lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
- Parsons scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Granville Manor and Cortland Acres)
- 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 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Holly Meadows Golf Course, Canaan Valley Golf Course & Resort, and Alpine Lake Resort.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Five River Campgrounds, Fairfax Stone State Park, and Blackwater Falls State Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Church of God and Brookside Church of Brethren).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 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 0.86% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.38% 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%.
- West Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.11%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $40,563, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,511, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,325, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,550 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,595 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.22%, which is very low 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.
- Parsons receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Parsons has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Parsons has a very sparse population density of 20.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Parsons have a very long daily commute time.
- Parsons has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.30%.
Parsons is a town in West Virginia. It is located within Tucker County. While the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 540,446 residents, there are only 3,131 living in the city limits. The 55-and-over community represents approximately 34% of the overall population.
Parsons has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The median home price in the city is $154,500, which is higher than the West Virginia average of $124,500. Parsons has a low unemployment rate of around 3.22%. The city's median household income is $36,000 ($18,000 per person), vs the average of $38,000 for the state of West Virginia.
Parsons has very harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Parsons has above average air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime.