There are 10 nursing homes serving Morehead, Kentucky. This includes 2 in Morehead and 8 nearby. The costs per day for nursing home care in Kentucky range from $162 to $285, with a median expense running around $200. The per month cost averages around $6,000 and ranges between $4,860 and $8,550. Yearly, the average cost is around $73,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located in Rowan County, Morehead is a small city in the State of Kentucky. It has a total population of 20,329, with 1,261,664 residents in the surrounding area. Those over 55 represent approximately 23% of the population.
Morehead has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000. The average household income is $34,000 vs the average of $37,000 for the state of Kentucky. The current unemployment rate is about 5.35% and the average housing price is $157,500, which is relatively higher than the Kentucky average of $124,500.
Morehead has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The area gets large amounts of precipitation each year. Compared to other American cities, Morehead has above average air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime.