There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Union Mills, North Carolina. This includes 3 facilities in Union Mills and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from about $37 up to $263 per day, with a median cost running approximately $98. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $35,280, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Union Mills, North Carolina
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- Union Mills scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Union Mills scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Rutherford Hospital Inc).
- There are 22 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hope Care Center, Dellinger's Family Care Home, and Colonial Manor Health Care.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 31 golf courses in or around the city, including Marion Lake Golf Club, Meadowbrook Golf Club, and Rutherfordton Golf Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Thermal City Gold Mine, Lucky Strike Campground, and Bechtler Mint Site Historic Park.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Adaville Baptist Church, Advent Lutheran Church Elca, and Advent Lutheran Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 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 1.83% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.73% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,666, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,354, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,812, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 13.96%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 5% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Union Mills receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Union Mills has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Union Mills has a very sparse population density of 33.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Union Mills have a short daily commute time.
- Union Mills has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.64%.
Located in Rutherford County, Union Mills is a town in North Carolina. It has a population of only 2,362, with 2,068,612 inhabitants in the encompassing metro area. 35% of the residents are over 55.
Union Mills has a good SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $36,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 13.96% and the mean home price is $142,500, which is significantly lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Union Mills has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Union Mills has good air quality.