There are 7 skilled nursing facilities serving Boone, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Boone and 6 nearby. The costs per day of skilled nursing in North Carolina range from $156 up to $340, with an average cost running about $244. The monthly cost averages roughly $7,308 and ranges between $4,680 and $10,188. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $87,696, which is under the nationwide average of $91,584.
Boone is a small city in Watauga County within North Carolina. While the surrounding area has 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 33,059 living inside the city limits. About 19% of the population are over the age of 55.
Boone has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000. The average household income is $28,000 compared to an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is about 9.7% and the average home price is $181,500, which is somewhat lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Boone has moderate mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives very high levels of rainfall annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Boone has a lower than average crime rate and exceptional air quality ratings.