There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Green Cove Springs, Florida. This includes 3 facilities in Green Cove Springs and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Florida range from about $28 up to $264 daily, with a mean cost running around $100. The monthly expense averages about $3,000 and ranges between $850 and $7,920. Yearly, the average cost is about $36,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
The cost of assisted living in Green Cove Springs generally ranges from around $1,225 per month to $5,500 per month. The average cost is approximately $4,023 per month, or about $48,270 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Green Cove Springs, Florida
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- Green Cove Springs scores significantly lower than the Florida average of 76.
- Green Cove Springs 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 (Kindred Hospital North Florida).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Governor's Creek Health and Rehabilitation, The Pavilion For Health Care, and Penney Retirement Community.
- 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 79.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 42 golf courses in or around the city, including Cattail Creek Golf Club, Magnolia Point Golf & Country Club, and Penney Farms Retirement Community Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Camp Chowenwaw Park, Ronnie Van Zant Park, and Alpine Groves Park.
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Decoy Baptist Church, Fleming Island United Meth, and Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 4 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 2.32% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.83% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.75%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Florida has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $69,040, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $57,747, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,448, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $48,270 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $105,850 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,640 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.06%, which is average 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.
- Green Cove Springs receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Green Cove Springs has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- This city has very poor water quality.
- Green Cove Springs has a sparse population density of 121.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Green Cove Springs have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Green Cove Springs has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.60%.
Green Cove Springs is a small city in Clay County, Florida. It is part of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. While the city itself has 24,632 residents, the encompassing statistical area has a total population of 1,094,211. Around 27% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Green Cove Springs has a medium SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's average household income is $58,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida. The average home price in Green Cove Springs is $250,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $208,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 8.06%.
Green Cove Springs has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very high levels of rainfall each year. Green Cove Springs has a higher than average crime rate, very good air quality, and very poor water quality compared to other cities in the United States.