South Carolina has 829 total senior living providers. This includes 114 retirement homes. With costs of retirement homes in South Carolina typically ranging from $511 to $3,250 monthly, the average annual cost comes in around $18,966. The monthly national average cost is approximately $1,925.
The highest retirement home costs in the state of South Carolina are found in the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufor metro area where they range between $963 per month and $2,719 per month, with a median cost of around $24,420 annually. The lowest retirement home prices in South Carolina are around the Florence area, where they average about $11,794 annually and range from $770 to $2,695 per month.
The SeniorScore™ for South Carolina is 72. According to the most current census data, the state contains a total population of around 4,625,364, which makes it the 24th biggest state in the country. Among this populace, around 28% are 55 years of age or older. Residents have an average life expectancy of approximately 77 years.
South Carolina residents make an average of about $59,641 in household income yearly. The median income per household is $45,630. On an individual basis, residents make roughly $23,907. The state has an average overall cost of living. Presently, it has an unemployment rate of around 10.25%.
Average temperatures in South Carolina typically range between 50.6 and 73.7 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, it has a relatively warm climate, with an average annual temperature of about 62.7 degrees.