There are 8 skilled nursing facilities near Melbourne, Arkansas. Skilled nursing costs in Arkansas range from around $132 to $265 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $186. The per month cost averages roughly $5,580 and ranges between $3,960 and $7,956. Annually, the median cost is around $66,960, which is less than the national average of $91,584.
Melbourne is a municipality in Izard County within the State of Arkansas. While the city includes only 3,375 residents, the surrounding statistical area has a populace of 813,489. Residents who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 35% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Melbourne is 63. The average home price in the city is $120,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $117,000. Melbourne also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.15%. The city's average household income is $31,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $35,000 for the state of Arkansas.
Melbourne has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Melbourne has better than average air quality ratings.