There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Dayton, Tennessee. This includes 3 facilities in Dayton and 16 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Tennessee is about $116, with costs ranging between $43 and $187 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,465, with costs ranging from around $1,300 up to $5,600. The median annual cost is $41,580, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Dayton, Tennessee
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- Dayton scores significantly lower than the Tennessee average of 72.
- Dayton scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Rhea Medical Center and Rhea Medical Center).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including The Courtyard at Deer Ridge, Life Care Center of Rhea County, and Heritage Senior Living Home.
- There is a very low 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 76.3, 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 low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Dayton Golf & Country Club, Fall Creek Falls State Park Golf Course, and Montlake Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Dayton Church of God of Prophecy, A New Thing Ministries, and Amazing Grace Mission.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no 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 0.48% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.13%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Tennessee has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $44,364, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $35,544, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,156, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $38,700 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $72,088 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $10,400 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,328 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 15.85%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Dayton receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Dayton has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Dayton has a sparse population density of 169.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Dayton have an average daily commute time.
- Dayton has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.29%.
Dayton is a small city in the State of Tennessee. It is located in Rhea County. The city has a population of 19,113, with 1,296,807 residents in the surrounding area. The senior community represents 26% of the overall population.
Dayton has an average SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has a mean per capita income of $16,000 and a mean household income is $36,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The average housing price in Dayton is $147,000, which is somewhat lower than the Tennessee average of $163,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 15.85%.
Dayton has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Dayton has an average rate of crime and excellent air quality ratings.