Assisted Living in Athens, Alabama

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Athens, Alabama. This includes 2 facilities in Athens and 17 nearby. The daily costs of assisted living in Alabama range from $30 up to $192, with an average expenditure running about $96. The monthly cost averages about $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. Annually, the average cost is about $34,728, which is under the US average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Athens typically range from $3,438 per month to $3,825 per month, with a median cost of approximately $3,632 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $43,578.

SeniorScore™ for Athens, Alabama

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Athens scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
Athens scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Athens-limestone Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Limestone Health Facility, Limestone Lodge, and Athens Rehabilitation Center and Senior Care.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 43 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
There are 27 golf courses in or around the city, including Woodland Golf Course, Southern Gales Golf Club, and Chriswood Golf Course.
There are 5 parks near the city center, including Sears Hometown Store, Big Spring Park, and Northgate RV Travel Park.
There are 37 churches in or near the city, including Clements Baptist Church, First Baptist Church, and Round Island Baptist Church.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 27 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 0.68% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.31% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 8.25%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Alabama has an average state income tax of 3.95%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $63,433, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $51,288, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,309, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $43,578 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $79,570 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $11,700 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $35,464 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.37%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Athens receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Athens has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Athens has a sparse population density of 201.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Athens have an average daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Athens has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 79.69%.

Located within Limestone County, Athens is a medium sized city in the State of Alabama. It is part of the Huntsville metropolitan area. It has a population of 53,253, with 336,627 inhabitants in the encompassing metropolitan area. The senior community constitutes around 26% of the overall population.

Athens has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $51,000 (the Alabama state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.37% and the median housing price is $142,500, which is relatively less than the Alabama average of $145,500.

Athens has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rain annually. Athens has average air quality ratings and an exceptionally low crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Athens, Alabama

Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St

Athens, AL 35611

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1532 W Hobbs St, Limestone Lodge is a senior care community in Athens, Alabama. With an average household income of $37,504, the facility is in a primarily middle income area. It is densely populated, with roughly ...

Assisted Living in Athens, Alabama

SeniorScore™ for Athens, Alabama

SeniorScore™ Overview

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Limestone Lodge

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