There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Wilkesboro, North Carolina. This includes 6 facilities in Wilkesboro and 16 nearby. The mean cost per day of assisted living in North Carolina is about $98, with costs ranging between $37 and $263 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,940, with costs ranging from around $1,100 to $7,895. The mean annual cost is $35,280, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Wilkesboro, North Carolina
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- Wilkesboro scores lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Wilkesboro scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Wilkes Regional Medical Center).
- There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Westwood Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Avante at Wilkesboro, and ResCare Residential Services.
- There is a low 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 41 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 35 golf courses in or around the city, including Oakwoods Country Club, Rock Creek Country Club, and Brushy Mountain Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bandits Roost and Rendezvous Mountain Educational State Forest).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (N Wilkesboro Dstrct Mthdst Chr and Wilkes Ministry of Hope).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 45 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.72% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.64% 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 $64,323, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,608, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,318, which is higher 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 13.41%, which is very 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.
- Wilkesboro receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Wilkesboro has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Wilkesboro has a sparse population density of 203.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Wilkesboro have a short daily commute time.
- Wilkesboro has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.33%.
Located within Wilkes County, Wilkesboro is a small city in North Carolina. While the encompassing area is home to 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 12,930 residing in the city itself. About 33% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Wilkesboro has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($27,000 per person), vs the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The average home price in Wilkesboro is $235,500, which is relatively higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.41%.
Wilkesboro has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rain annually. Compared to other American cities, Wilkesboro has subpar air quality ratings and an average crime rate.