There are 16 assisted living facilities serving South Boston, Virginia. This includes 5 facilities in South Boston and 11 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Virginia is around $133, with costs running between $39 and $223 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $3,990, with costs ranging from around $1,159 up to $6,681. The median annual cost is $47,880, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for South Boston, Virginia
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- South Boston scores lower than the Virginia average of 78.
- South Boston scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Halifax Regional Hospital).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Berry Hill Health and Rehab Center, Commonwealth Assisted Living at South Boston, and Boston Commons.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Green\'s Folly Golf Course, Halifax Country Club, and Roxboro Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Gloster Furniture, Halifax County Public Works, and Halifax County Recreation Department.
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including United Temple of God, Trinity Episcopal Church, and Abiding Branch Christian.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 21 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.24% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.52% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.90%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.54%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $48,983, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,260, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,826, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $28,800 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $77,745 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.03%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- South Boston receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- South Boston has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- South Boston has a sparse population density of 110.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of South Boston have a short daily commute time.
- South Boston has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.36%.
Located within Halifax County, South Boston is a small city in the State of Virginia. While the city is home to 13,934 people, the encompassing area has a total population of 822,402. Residents over 55 comprise about 34% of the population.
South Boston has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The average housing price in the city is $174,000, which is lower than the Virginia average of $277,500. South Boston has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.03%. The city's average household income is $33,000 ($21,000 per person), versus the average of $51,000 for the state of Virginia.
South Boston has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives high amounts of rain each year. In relation to other cities in the US, South Boston has an average rate of crime and above average air quality ratings.