There are 13 nursing homes serving Columbus, Texas. This includes 2 in Columbus and 11 nearby. The median cost / day of nursing home care in Texas is approximately $139, with costs ranging between $94 and $260 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $4,170, with costs ranging from around $2,820 to $7,800. The median yearly cost is $50,735, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located within Colorado County, Columbus is a small city in the State of Texas. While the encompassing statistical area is home to 2,225,317 residents, there are 6,712 living within the city itself. Residents who are 55 and over compose 34% of the community.
The SeniorScore™ for Columbus is 75. The city has a mean per capita income of $25,000 and a mean household income is $44,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 4.59% and the mean home price is $199,500, which is higher than the Texas average of $142,500.
Columbus has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives average levels of precipitation annually. Columbus has a lower than average rate of crime and exceptional air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.