There are 8 independent living communities serving Metter, Georgia. This includes 3 communities in Metter and 5 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from around $16 to $146 daily, with a median cost running about $46. The per month expense averages roughly $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. Annually, the median cost is about $16,500, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Located in Candler County, Metter is a small city in the State of Georgia. While the city contains 10,877 people, the surrounding area has a populace of 1,342,727. People who are over the age of 55 represent 27% of the total community.
Metter has an average SeniorScore™ of 65. The average housing price in the city is $129,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $163,500. Metter also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.62%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($17,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia.
Metter has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rain annually. Metter has above average air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.