There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Salem, Kentucky. This includes 1 facility in Salem and 19 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in Kentucky is around $109, with costs running between $39 and $280 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,264, with costs ranging from around $1,181 to $8,400. The average yearly cost is $39,165, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Salem, Kentucky
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- Salem scores lower than the Kentucky average of 75.
- Salem scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Livingston Hospital And Healthcare, Crittenden Health System, and Crittenden County Hospital.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center, Rosiclare Rehab and Healthcare Center, and Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a very 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 76.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 17 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Marion Country Club, Hardin County Golf Club, and Calvert City Golf & Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Potter\'s House Baptist Worship and Ambassadors For Christ).
- 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 1.04% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.58% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Kentucky has an average state income tax of 5.16%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $49,621, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $32,351, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,133, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,693 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $79,205 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,680 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 14.33%, 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.
- Salem receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Salem has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Salem has a very sparse population density of 21.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Salem have a very long daily commute time.
- Salem has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 77.21%.
Located in Livingston County, Salem is a municipality in the State of Kentucky. While the surrounding metropolitan area has 1,261,664 residents, there are just 1,852 within the city. People who are over the age of 55 compose approximately 39% of the population.
Salem has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The mean housing price in the city is $108,000, which is lower than the state average of $124,500. Salem also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.33%. The city's mean household income is $32,000 ($22,000 per capita), versus the average of $37,000 for the whole of Kentucky.
Salem has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very heavy levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other American cities, Salem has moderate air quality ratings.