There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Spencer, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Spencer and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Tennessee range from about $43 to $187 daily, with an average expense running about $116. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,465 and ranges between $1,300 and $5,600. Yearly, the median cost is around $41,580, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Spencer, Tennessee
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- Spencer scores lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Spencer 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 (Bledsoe Community Medical Ctr).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Generations of Spencer and Bledsoe County Nursing Home)
- There is a very low 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 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Fall Creek Falls State Park Golf Course, Sparta Golf & Country Club, and Mcminnville Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Fall Creek Falls State Park, Mountain Glen RV Park & Campground, and Bone Cave State Natural Area.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Spencer Church of God and Spencer Church of Christ).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 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 1.12% 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 $43,726, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $30,396, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,220, 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 8.98%, which is 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.
- Spencer receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Spencer has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Spencer has a very sparse population density of 22.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Spencer have a short daily commute time.
- Spencer 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 70.92%.
Spencer is a small city in Van Buren County, Tennessee. While the encompassing metro area contains 1,296,807 inhabitants, there are just 3,717 within the city. The senior community currently represents 33% of the overall population.
Spencer has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's average household income is $30,000 ($17,000 per person), compared to the average of $39,000 for the entire state of Tennessee. The average home price in Spencer is $114,000, which is much less than the state average of $163,500. Spencer has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.98%.
Spencer has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very heavy levels of precipitation annually. Spencer has a low rate of crime and exceptional air quality compared to other American cities.