Assisted Living in Killen, Alabama

There are 20 assisted living facilities near Killen, Alabama. The costs per day for assisted living in Alabama range from $30 up to $192, with a median cost running approximately $96. The per month expense averages roughly $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,728, which is less than the US average of $42,000.

Assisted living costs in Killen typically range from around $2,829 per month up to $4,195 per month, with a median cost of around $3,361 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of $40,332.

SeniorScore™ for Killen, Alabama

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Killen scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
Killen scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital).
There are 17 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lauderdale Christian Nursing Home, Merrill Gardens at Florence, and East Colbert Senior Center.
There is a high 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 71 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club, Turtle Point Yacht & Country Club, and McFarland Park Golf Course.
There are 7 parks near the city center, including Shoal Creek Preserve Tract, Deibert Park, and Veterans Memorial Park.
There are 55 churches in or near the city, including Atlas Church of Christ, Killen Church of Christ, and Center Star First Baptist Chr.
There are 12 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 22 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 14 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 0.93% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.42% 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 $61,870, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $49,155, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $22,926, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $40,332 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $71,175 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $31,590 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.34%, 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.

General Quality of Life

Killen receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Killen has mild mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
This city has average air quality.
Killen has a sparse population density of 163.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Killen have a long daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Killen has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a low public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 85.40%.

Killen is a small city in Lauderdale County within the State of Alabama. It is included in the Florence-Muscle Shoals metro statistical area. While the encompassing metro area includes 113,243 residents, there are 14,060 residing within the city limits. People over the age of 55 constitute around 28% of the total population.

Killen has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $49,000 compared to the average of $40,000 for the entire state of Alabama. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.34% and the average home price is $192,000, which is somewhat higher than the Alabama average of $145,500.

Killen has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city gets very heavy levels of rainfall each year. Killen has moderate air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime in comparison to other cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Killen, Alabama

East Colbert Senior Center

6221 River Rd

Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

1-855-243-3078

Located at 6221 River Rd, East Colbert Senior Center is a senior housing facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With about 18,000 individuals residing in the 35661 zip code, the neighboring area has a medium-density population. It is a ...

5 miles away from Killen, AL

Assisted Living in Killen, Alabama

SeniorScore™ for Killen, Alabama

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

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Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Killen, Alabama

East Colbert Senior Center

Merrill Gardens at Florence

Columbia Cottage Florence

Keestone of Florence

Mitchell-Hollingsworth Nursing And Rehabilitation

Green Oaks Inn

Brentwood Retirement Community

Brookdale Shoals

Brookdale Shoals

Lexington Senior Center

Morningside of Sheffield

Keller Landing

Terrace Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Country Cottage - Russellville

The Summit of Lawrenceburg

Cottage Senior Living

NHC Lawrenceburg

NHC Healthcare, Moulton

Keestone Senior Community

Keestone Senior Community