There are 11 independent living communities serving Columbus, Georgia. This includes 7 communities in Columbus and 4 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from about $16 up to $146 daily, with a mean cost running about $46. The monthly cost averages around $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $16,500, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Columbus can range from as little as $550 per month to $2,915 per month. The median cost is around $1,697 per month, or around $20,361 per year.
Columbus is a mid size city in Muscogee County, Georgia. It is the sixth largest city in Georgia, with 173,903 people residing within the city limits and 187,782 in the surrounding area. Those who are over the age of 55 represent approximately 23% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Columbus is 76. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000 and a median household income is $41,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 10.37% and the mean housing price is $82,500, which is less than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Columbus has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets very large amounts of rain each year. Columbus has a high rate of crime, very poor water quality, and average air quality ratings in comparison to other cities.