There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Ravenswood, West Virginia. This includes 2 facilities in Ravenswood and 12 nearby. Assisted living costs in West Virginia range from around $53 up to $204 per day, with a mean expense running about $116. The per month expense averages around $3,465 and ranges between $1,600 and $6,120. Annually, the median cost is around $41,580, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ravenswood, West Virginia
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- Ravenswood scores lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
- Ravenswood scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Jackson General Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ravenswood Care Center, Ravenswood Village, and Eldercare Health and Rehabilitation.
- There is a 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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 19 golf courses in or around the city, including Greenhills Country Club, Golf Course at Sycamore Creek, The, and Woodridge Plantation Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Turkey Run Lake Wildlife Management Area and Forked Run State Park).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Ravenswood Church of Nazarene, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Skeens Stanley E.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.23% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.57% 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 $47,543, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,271, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,346, 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 5.75%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ravenswood receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ravenswood has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Ravenswood has a very sparse population density of 77.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ravenswood have an average daily commute time.
- Ravenswood has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.58%.
Ravenswood is a small city in West Virginia. It is located within Jackson County. While the city contains 8,262 residents, the encompassing metro area contains a population of 540,446. Residents 55 and over comprise 32% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Ravenswood is 68. The average housing price in the city is $133,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $124,500. Ravenswood also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.75%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $38,000 for the whole of West Virginia.
Ravenswood has medium average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives heavy levels of precipitation each year. Ravenswood has very good air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.