There are 8 independent living communities serving Sylacauga, Alabama. This includes 2 communities in Sylacauga and 6 nearby. The costs per day of independent living in Alabama range from $17 to $106, with a median expense running around $53. The per month expense averages about $1,591 and ranges between $495 and $3,168. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $19,100, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Sylacauga ranges from about $602 per month up to $2,602 per month. The median cost is approximately $1,585 per month, or around $19,023 annually.
Located in Talladega County, Sylacauga is a small city in Alabama. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,028,448 people, there are 26,104 living within the city itself. 29% of the residents are 55 and over.
Sylacauga has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000. The mean household income is $35,000 compared to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama. The current unemployment rate is around 12.19% and the mean housing price is $141,000, which is somewhat lower than the Alabama average of $145,500.
Sylacauga has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very large levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Sylacauga has a higher than average crime rate, good water quality, and very low air quality ratings.