There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Smithville, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Smithville and 13 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Tennessee range from $43 up to $187, with an average expenditure running around $116. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,465 and ranges between $1,300 and $5,600. Yearly, the average cost is around $41,580, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Smithville, Tennessee
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- Smithville scores significantly lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Smithville 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 (Stones River Hospital And Dekalb Community Hosp).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (NHC Healthcare - Smithville).
- 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 76.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 7 golf courses in or around the city, including Smithville Golf Club, Mcminnville Country Club, and Sparta Golf & Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Indian Creek Camp, Horseshoe Bend Marina and Campgrounds, and Short Mountain Bible Camp.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Keltonburg Church of Christ, Alexandria Church of Christ, and First Assembly of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 11 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 1.14% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.47% 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 $49,599, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,911, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,223, 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 10.32%, which is 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.
- Smithville receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Smithville has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Smithville has a very sparse population density of 86.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Smithville have a short daily commute time.
- Smithville 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 69.37%.
Smithville is a small city in DeKalb County in the State of Tennessee. While the surrounding metropolitan area has 1,296,807 inhabitants, there are 13,446 living in the city limits. The 55+ community comprises 28% of the overall population.
Smithville has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The mean housing price in the city is $175,500, which is somewhat higher than the Tennessee average of $163,500. Smithville has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.32%. The city's mean household income is $37,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $39,000 for the entire state of Tennessee.
Smithville has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall annually. Smithville has good air quality and a high rate of crime in relation to other cities in the United States.