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Assisted Living in Buckhannon, West Virginia

There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Buckhannon, West Virginia. This includes 1 facility in Buckhannon and 9 nearby. Assisted living costs in West Virginia range from around $53 up to $204 per day, with a median expense running approximately $116. The per month cost averages roughly $3,465 and ranges between $1,600 and $6,120. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $41,580, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Buckhannon, West Virginia



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

67

SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Buckhannon scores significantly lower than the West Virginia average of 74.
  • Buckhannon scores lower than the national average of 72.
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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 (St Joseph Hospital).
  • There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Holbrook Nursing Home, Serenity Care Home, and Mansfield Place.
  • There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
  • There is a very 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 22 pharmacies within close range of the city.
  • The area has an average property crime rate.
  • The area has a very low violent crime rate.
57

Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
  • There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Buckhannon Country Club, Ev-Un Breth Golf Course, and Barbour Country Club.
  • There are 3 parks near the city center, including Audra State Park, Stonecoal Lake Wildlife Management Area, and West Virginia State Wildlife Center.
  • There are 8 churches in or near the city, including Day Wease L, Adrian United Methodist Church, and Allegheny Weslyan Mthdst Chr.
  • There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.03% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.43% 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 $49,582, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $39,809, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $19,337, 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 5.39%, which is low 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Buckhannon receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Buckhannon has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Buckhannon has a sparse population density of 109.8 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Buckhannon have an average daily commute time.
  • Buckhannon has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a low graduation rate of 81.77%.

Buckhannon is a small city in Upshur County within West Virginia. It has a population of 19,701, with 540,446 people in the encompassing metropolitan area. The 55-and-over community currently comprises about 31% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Buckhannon is 67. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($19,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $38,000 for the state of West Virginia. The median home price in Buckhannon is $154,500, which is somewhat higher than the West Virginia average of $124,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 5.39%.

Buckhannon has moderate average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other American cities, Buckhannon has a very low rate of crime and good air quality ratings.

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413 Chestnut St

Parsons, WV 26287

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