There is 1 assisted living facility in Kernville, California. Assisted living costs in California range from about $33 up to $300 daily, with a median expenditure running around $125. The monthly expense averages about $3,750 and ranges between $987 and $9,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $45,000, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kernville, California
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- Kernville scores lower than the California average of 71.
- Kernville scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Burlington The Assisted Retirement Living).
- There is a very 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 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 2 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (51% of residents).
- There is 1 golf course in or around the city (Kern Valley Country Club).
- There are 11 parks near the city center, including Horse Meadow Campground, Gold Ledge Campground, and Camp Three Campground.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (St Jude\'s Catholic Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within 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 2.83% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.80% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 8.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- California has an average state income tax of 3.79%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $72,472, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $59,417, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $37,365, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $43,200 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $100,010 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $23,566 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,332 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.33%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Kernville receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Kernville has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Kernville has a very sparse population density of 11.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kernville have a very short daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Kernville has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.94%.
Located within Kern County, Kernville is a small municipality in California. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 20,301,672 residents, there are only 1,490 living within the city limits. People over 55 make up approximately 51% of the community.
Kernville has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $37,000 and a median household income is $59,000 (the California state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 3.33% and the median housing price is $361,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $451,500.
Kernville has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets ideal amounts of rain each year. Kernville has very poor air quality in relation to other American cities.