There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Belington, West Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Belington and 9 nearby. Assisted living costs in West Virginia range from about $53 up to $204 per day, with a mean cost running around $116. The monthly cost averages around $3,465 and ranges between $1,600 and $6,120. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $41,580, which is under the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Belington, West Virginia
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- Belington scores lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
- Belington scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Davis Memorial Hospital and Davis Memorial Hospital).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Good Samaritan Society - Barbour County, Nella's Inc., and Colonial Place.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 35 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Elks Country Club, Barbour Country Club, and Buckhannon Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Audra State Park, Teter Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area, and River Bend Park.
- There are 12 churches in or near the city, including Barbour Church of Christ, Aubury United Methodist Church, and Belington Presbyterian Church.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 13 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 0.84% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.40% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- West Virginia has an average state income tax of 4.11%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $40,858, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $30,697, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,063, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,550 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,595 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.21%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Belington receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Belington has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Belington has a very sparse population density of 63.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Belington have a long daily commute time.
- Belington has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 72.69%.
Located in Barbour County, Belington is a small city in the State of West Virginia. The city has a total population of 5,570, with 540,446 inhabitants in the encompassing statistical area. The senior community currently represents approximately 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Belington is 69. The city's average household income is $31,000 ($16,000 per person), compared to an average of $38,000 for the state of West Virginia. The average home price in Belington is $127,500, which is higher than the state average of $124,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 12.21%.
Belington has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives very large levels of rain annually. Belington has above average air quality in comparison to other cities in the US.