There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Zolfo Springs, Florida. This includes 1 facility in Zolfo Springs and 17 nearby. The median cost / day for assisted living in Florida is about $100, with costs running between $28 and $264 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,000, with costs ranging from about $850 up to $7,920. The median yearly cost is $36,000, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Zolfo Springs, Florida
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- Zolfo Springs scores significantly lower than the Florida average of 76.
- Zolfo Springs scores lower 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 (Florida Hospital Wauchula).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Resthaven, Hardee Manor Healthcare Center, and Cathy Brewer Clemons.
- There is a high 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 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Bluffs Golf Course, The, Little Cypress Golf Club, and Deer Run Course at Sun \'n Lake Golf & Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Highlands Hammock State Park).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 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 1.97% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.75% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.75%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Florida has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,874, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,424, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,587, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,450 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $91,250 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $14,300 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.58%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Zolfo Springs receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Zolfo Springs has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Zolfo Springs has a very sparse population density of 21.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Zolfo Springs have an average daily commute time.
- Zolfo Springs has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 56.63%.
Located in Hardee County, Zolfo Springs is a small city in Florida. While the encompassing area is home to 765,362 people, there are 5,060 residing within the city limits. About 27% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Zolfo Springs is 68. The average housing price in the city is $133,500, which is much lower than the state average of $208,500. Zolfo Springs also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.58%. The city's average household income is $35,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $40,000 for the state of Florida.
Zolfo Springs has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very heavy levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Zolfo Springs has excellent air quality ratings.