There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Canton, Texas. This includes 1 facility in Canton and 16 nearby. The average daily cost of assisted living in Texas is approximately $117, with costs running between $28 and $287 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,523, with costs ranging from about $825 to $8,605. The average yearly cost is $42,270, which is over the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Canton, Texas
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- Canton scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Canton scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Canton Healthcare Center, Canton Oaks, and Country Place Senior Living of Canton Pine Residence .
- There is a low 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
- There are 11 golf courses in or around the city, including Echo Creek Country Club, Pinnacle Country Club, and Athens Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Mill Creek Ranch Resort and East Texas Gators and Wildlife Park).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Word of Victory).
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.45% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.22% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $55,767, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,552, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,934, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,180 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $56,575 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $7,800 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,449 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.00%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Canton receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Canton has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Canton has a very sparse population density of 64.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Canton have a very long daily commute time.
- Canton has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.17%.
Canton is a small city in Van Zandt County, Texas. While the city itself has 12,851 inhabitants, the encompassing area includes a total population of 2,225,317. About 33% of the residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Canton is 68. The mean housing price in the city is $186,000, which is higher than the Texas average of $142,500. Canton has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8%. The city's mean household income is $48,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $47,000 for the state of Texas.
Canton has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city gets heavy amounts of rain each year. Canton has a higher than average rate of crime and average air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.