There are 12 independent living communities serving Parkersburg, West Virginia. This includes 6 communities in Parkersburg and 6 nearby. Independent living costs in West Virginia range from about $29 to $112 daily, with an average cost running about $64. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,905 and ranges between $880 and $3,366. Yearly, the median cost is around $22,869, which is below the national average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Parkersburg typically ranges from $880 per month up to $2,830 per month. The average cost is about $1,655 per month, or around $19,858 yearly.
Parkersburg is a small city in Wood County within West Virginia. It is included in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metro statistical area. With 46,768 residents residing within the city limits and 78,650 in the encompassing metro area, it is the fifth biggest city in West Virginia. The senior community currently constitutes around 30% of the overall population.
Parkersburg has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $39,000 (the West Virginia state average is $38,000). The current unemployment rate is about 8.96% and the average home price is $58,500, which is much lower than the West Virginia average of $124,500.
Parkersburg has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Parkersburg has a moderate crime rate and good air quality.