There are 14 assisted living facilities serving Bassett, Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Bassett and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Virginia range from around $39 to $223 per day, with a median expenditure running about $133. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,990 and ranges between $1,159 and $6,681. Annually, the median cost is about $47,880, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bassett, Virginia
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- Bassett scores lower than the Virginia average of 78.
- Bassett scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Memorial Hospital Of Martinsville & Henry County).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rock County Hospital Ltc, Stanleytown Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Kings Grant - Martinsville.
- 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 55 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Bassett Country Club, Forest Park Country Club, and Lynwood Golf & Country Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Philpott Lake Recreation Area, Salthouse Branch Recreation Area, and Fairy Stone State Park.
- There are 13 churches in or near the city, including Bassett Church of Brethren, Amazing Grace Baptist Church, and Abundant Grace Church.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 40 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.21% 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 $43,528, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $30,683, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,592, 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 15.84%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bassett receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bassett has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Bassett has a sparse population density of 157.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bassett have an average daily commute time.
- Bassett 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 69.19%.
Bassett is a small city in Henry County, Virginia. It has a total population of 13,674, with 822,402 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area. People over the age of 55 compose about 33% of the total community.
Bassett has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city's mean household income is $31,000 ($19,000 per capita), compared to an average of $51,000 for the state of Virginia. The mean housing price in Bassett is $123,000, which is lower than the state average of $277,500. Bassett has a high unemployment rate of approximately 15.84%.
Bassett has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The city receives heavy amounts of rain each year. In relation to other American cities, Bassett has below average air quality.