There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Selmer, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Selmer and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in Tennessee range from around $43 to $187 per day, with a mean expenditure running around $116. The per month expense averages about $3,465 and ranges between $1,300 and $5,600. Yearly, the mean cost is around $41,580, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Selmer, Tennessee
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- Selmer scores lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Selmer 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 (Mcnairy Regional Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mcnairy County Health Care Center, Lynnfield Place, and Adamsville Healthcare 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 76.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Selmer Golf & Country Club, Shiloh Golf Course, and Hillandale Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Designs for Outdoor Living and Big Hill Pond State Park).
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Berea Church of Christ, Antioch Church of Christ, and Landmark Pentecostal Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 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 1.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.59% 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 $48,033, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,281, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,100, 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 15.97%, which is very high 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.
- Selmer receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Selmer has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Selmer has a very sparse population density of 80.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Selmer have a very short daily commute time.
- Selmer has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.53%.
Selmer is a small city in Tennessee. It is located within McNairy County. While the surrounding area is home to 1,296,807 inhabitants, there are 9,251 living inside the city limits. About 31% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Selmer has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $31,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is about 15.97% and the average housing price is $129,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $163,500.
Selmer has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives very large amounts of rain annually. Selmer has above average air quality and a high rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.