There are 5 independent living communities near Chiefland, Florida. The median cost / day for independent living in Florida is $55, with costs ranging between $16 and $145 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean cost of $1,650, with costs ranging from about $467 up to $4,356. The median annual cost is $19,800, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Chiefland is a small city in Levy County, Florida. The city has a total population of 8,133, with 765,362 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. The 55+ community comprises 36% of the overall population.
Chiefland has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($19,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $40,000 for the entire state of Florida. The average home price in Chiefland is $64,500, which is significantly lower than the state average of $208,500. Chiefland has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.93%.
Chiefland has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very high amounts of precipitation annually. Chiefland has a lower than average crime rate and good air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the United States.