There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Geraldine, Alabama. This includes 1 facility in Geraldine and 18 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Alabama is about $96, with costs running between $30 and $192 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,894, with costs ranging from around $900 to $5,760. The median annual cost is $34,728, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Geraldine, Alabama
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- Geraldine scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Geraldine 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 11 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Rose Manor of Geraldine, Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, and Morning Glory Meadows.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 24 golf courses in or around the city, including Albertville Golf & Country Club, Boaz Golf Club, and Willow Brook Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including High Falls Park, Buck\'s Pocket State Park, and Town Creek.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Section Church of God and Adkins James Rev).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 16 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.67% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.32% 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 $38,472, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $28,824, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $15,185, which is significantly 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 4.80%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Geraldine receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Geraldine has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Geraldine has a sparse population density of 120.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Geraldine have an average daily commute time.
- Geraldine has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 72.44%.
Located in DeKalb County, Geraldine is a municipality in Alabama. Though the encompassing metro area contains 1,028,448 residents, there are only 1,589 living within the city limits. Around 29% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Geraldine is 68. The city has a mean per capita income of $15,000 and a mean household income is $29,000 (the Alabama state average is $40,000). The median housing price in Geraldine is $165,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $145,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of about 4.8%.
Geraldine has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities, Geraldine has good air quality.