There are 11 nursing homes serving Blairsville, Georgia. This includes 1 in Blairsville and 10 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Georgia range from about $116 up to $240 daily, with a median expense running approximately $180. The per month cost averages about $5,400 and ranges between $3,480 and $7,200. Annually, the median cost is around $65,700, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Blairsville is a small city in Georgia. It is located in Union County. While the surrounding metro area contains 1,342,727 inhabitants, there are 19,490 living inside the city limits. The senior community currently comprises approximately 44% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Blairsville is 71. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $43,000 compared to an average of $41,000 for the entire state of Georgia. The current unemployment rate is roughly 11.97% and the mean housing price is $151,500, which is somewhat lower than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Blairsville has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and warm summers. The area gets very large amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Blairsville has average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.