There are 7 independent living communities near West Jefferson, North Carolina. The daily costs for independent living in North Carolina range from $20 to $145, with a median expenditure running about $54. The per month expense averages around $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $19,404, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
West Jefferson is a small city in North Carolina. It is located in Ashe County. While the surrounding area contains 2,068,612 residents, there are 7,744 living in the city itself. Those who are 55 and over comprise around 35% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for West Jefferson is 71. The mean home price in the city is $238,500, which is relatively higher than the North Carolina average of $204,000. West Jefferson has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.73%. The city's mean household income is $38,000 ($21,000 per person), versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina.
West Jefferson has moderate average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall each year. West Jefferson has very good air quality ratings when compared to other cities.