There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Rockdale, Texas. This includes 2 facilities in Rockdale and 5 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Texas range from $28 to $287, with an average expense running around $117. The per month cost averages around $3,523 and ranges between $825 and $8,605. Annually, the average cost is around $42,270, which is over the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Rockdale, Texas
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- Rockdale scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Rockdale 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 (Richards Memorial Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Rockdale Residence & Rehabilitation Center and Renaissance Villa)
- 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Rockdale Country Club, Cameron Country Club, and Copperas Hollow Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Rockdale RV Park and Apache Pass Event Center).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Adams Leslie Rev).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.27% 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%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $54,692, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,136, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,410, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,180 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $56,575 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $7,800 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,449 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.45%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Rockdale receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Rockdale has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Rockdale has a very sparse population density of 46.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Rockdale have an average daily commute time.
- Rockdale has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.92%.
Rockdale is a small city in Milam County in Texas. While the city itself contains 8,984 people, the surrounding area has a populace of 2,225,317. The 55+ community currently constitutes 29% of the total population.
Rockdale has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The median home price in the city is $111,000, which is somewhat less than the Texas average of $142,500. Rockdale also has an average unemployment rate of about 6.45%. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($21,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $47,000 for the whole of Texas.
Rockdale has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Rockdale has above average air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate.