There are 8 skilled nursing facilities serving Galax, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Galax and 7 nearby. The costs per day of skilled nursing in Virginia range from $140 up to $479, with an average cost running about $253. The per month expense averages around $7,596 and ranges between $4,212 and $14,364. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $91,152, which is less than the national average of $91,584.
Galax is a small city in Galax city in the State of Virginia. It has a population of 17,996, with 822,402 residents in the surrounding area. The 55+ community makes up 33% of the overall population.
Galax has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median home price in the city is $153,000, which is less than the Virginia average of $277,500. Galax also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.04%. The city's median household income is $31,000 ($20,000 per person), vs the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Virginia.
Galax has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives large amounts of rainfall each year. Galax has very good air quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.