There are 18 independent living communities serving Dalton, Georgia. This includes 2 communities in Dalton and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from around $16 up to $146 daily, with an average expense running about $46. The monthly expense averages around $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $16,500, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Dalton can range from around $1,238 per month to $2,248 per month, with a median cost of around $1,554 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $18,645.
Dalton is a medium-sized city in Whitfield County, Georgia. It has a total population of 80,496, with 107,884 inhabitants in the encompassing area. Those over 55 constitute 21% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Dalton is 66. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $40,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is around 10.07% and the average housing price is $96,000, which is much less than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Dalton has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very high levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities, Dalton has average air quality ratings and an average crime rate.