There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Ripley, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Ripley and 8 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Tennessee is around $116, with costs ranging between $43 and $187 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,465, with costs ranging from around $1,300 to $5,600. The mean yearly cost is $41,580, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ripley, Tennessee
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- Ripley scores significantly lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Ripley scores significantly 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 (Lauderdale Community Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Asbury Cove, Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and Lauderdale Community Living Center.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 76.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Rolling Hills Country Club, Covington Country Club, and Blytheville Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Rice Park and Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Whitefield Assembly of God, First Assembly of God, and Abundant Life Assembly of God.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 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 1.43% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.75% 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 $45,483, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,547, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,433, 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 14.47%, 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.
- Ripley receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ripley has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Ripley has a very sparse population density of 57.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ripley have a short daily commute time.
- Ripley has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.34%.
Ripley is a small city in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. While the surrounding metro area has 1,296,807 inhabitants, there are 17,403 residing in the city limits. The 55-and-over community represents around 25% of the overall population.
Ripley has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 61. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($17,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee. The average housing price in Ripley is $118,500, which is lower than the Tennessee average of $163,500. Ripley also has a high unemployment rate of about 14.47%.
Ripley has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rain each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Ripley has a very high crime rate and better than average air quality ratings.