There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Thomson, Georgia. This includes 1 facility in Thomson and 19 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Georgia range from $28 up to $265, with an average expenditure running about $83. The per month cost averages around $2,500 and ranges between $850 and $7,950. Yearly, the average cost is around $30,000, which is below the national average of $42,000.
Assisted living costs in Thomson, GA generally range from around $950 per month to $5,145 per month, with a median cost of about $2,200 per month. That equates to an annual cost of about $26,400.
SeniorScore™ for Thomson, Georgia
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- Thomson scores significantly lower than the Georgia average of 72.
- Thomson 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 (Mcduffie Regional Medical Center).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mount Pleasant Alternative Care, Thomson Health and Rehabilitation, and Warrenton Health and Rehabilitation.
- There is a 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 77.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 15 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Belle Meade Country Club, Thomson Country Club, and Boulders, The.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Pitt Street Park, White Oak Campground?, and Warrenton Recreation Department.
- There are 13 churches in or near the city, including Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Agape Outreach Fellowship.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.38% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.63% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Georgia has an average state income tax of 5.02%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $46,489, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,961, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,844, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $26,400 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $71,175 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,235 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.55%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Thomson receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Thomson has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Thomson has a very sparse population density of 86.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Thomson have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Thomson has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 73.82%.
Thomson is a small city in the State of Georgia. It is located within McDuffie County and is included in the Augusta-Richmond County metropolitan statistical area. Though the encompassing area is home to 284,355 inhabitants, there are 17,201 residing in the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently represents around 27% of the total population.
Thomson has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $18,000 and a mean household income is $36,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.55% and the mean housing price is $165,000, which is relatively higher than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Thomson has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. When compared to other cities in the US, Thomson has better than average air quality.