There are 9 independent living communities serving Jacksonville, Alabama. This includes 1 community in Jacksonville and 8 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Alabama range from $17 up to $106, with an average expenditure running around $53. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,591 and ranges between $495 and $3,168. Yearly, the average cost is about $19,100, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Jacksonville typically ranges from around $1,086 per month up to $3,588 per month. The median cost is around $2,283 per month, or about $27,390 per year.
Located in Calhoun County, Jacksonville is a small city in Alabama. It is part of the Anniston-Oxford metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing metro area is home to 96,931 inhabitants, there are 21,060 within the city. About 23% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Jacksonville has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city's mean household income is $42,000 ($20,000 per person), versus an average of $40,000 for the state of Alabama. The mean housing price in Jacksonville is $183,000, which is higher than the Alabama average of $145,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 13.01%.
Jacksonville has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Jacksonville has a higher than average crime rate and below average air quality compared to other cities.