There are 20 independent living communities serving Columbus, North Carolina. This includes 3 communities in Columbus and 17 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in North Carolina range from $20 up to $145, with a median cost running approximately $54. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $19,404, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Columbus is a small city in the State of North Carolina. It is located within Polk County. While the city itself includes 6,371 residents, the encompassing metro area has a populace of 2,068,612. The 55+ community currently represents around 43% of the total population.
Columbus has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The average home price in the city is $250,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $204,000. Columbus also has a high unemployment rate of about 13.19%. The city's average household income is $44,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina.
Columbus has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets very large levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other American cities, Columbus has an exceptionally low crime rate and lower than average air quality.