There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Centre, Alabama. This includes 4 facilities in Centre and 18 nearby. The mean cost / day for assisted living in Alabama is $96, with costs running between $30 and $192 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $2,894, with costs ranging from about $900 to $5,760. The mean yearly cost is $34,728, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Centre, Alabama
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- Centre scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Centre scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Cherokee Medical Center).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Cherokee Village, and Grace's House.
- There is an average 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 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Cherokee Country Club, Kraftsmen\'s Club, and River Trace Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Cherokee Camper Park, Cornwall Furnace Memorial Park, and Driftwood Family Campground.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Allen John and Rainey James O).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.82% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.37% 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 $53,094, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,149, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,920, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,810 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $70,003 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $5,980 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 12.49%, which is 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.
- Centre receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Centre has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Centre has a very sparse population density of 70.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Centre have an average daily commute time.
- Centre 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 79.27%.
Centre is a small city in Cherokee County, Alabama. The encompassing statistical area includes 1,028,448 inhabitants, but there are 10,087 residing within the city limits. Those who are 55 and over constitute around 35% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Centre is 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000 and a mean household income is $41,000 (the Alabama state average is $40,000). The average housing price in Centre is $169,500, which is somewhat higher than the Alabama average of $145,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 12.49%.
Centre has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall each year. Centre has poor air quality and a moderate crime rate in relation to other cities.