There are 11 nursing homes serving Highlands, North Carolina. This includes 1 in Highlands and 10 nearby. Nursing home care costs in North Carolina range from about $130 to $283 daily, with an average expense running about $203. The per month cost averages around $6,090 and ranges between $3,900 and $8,490. Annually, the median cost is about $73,913, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Highlands is a small municipality in North Carolina. It is located within Macon County. The surrounding area is home to 2,068,612 people, but there are only 3,197 living within the city itself. The 55-and-over community makes up around 51% of the overall population.
Highlands has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has an average per capita income of $48,000 and an average household income is $45,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 2.57% and the average home price is $607,500, which is more than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Highlands has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other American cities, Highlands has a very low crime rate and very good air quality ratings.