There are 2 assisted living facilities in Murfreesboro, North Carolina. The average cost / day for assisted living in North Carolina is about $98, with costs running between $37 and $263 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $2,940, with costs ranging from about $1,100 to $7,895. The average yearly cost is $35,280, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Murfreesboro, North Carolina
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- Murfreesboro scores significantly lower than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Murfreesboro scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Roanoke Chowan Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Ahoskie House, Pinewood Manor Assisted Living, and Creekside Care and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 50 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Tuscarora Greens Golf & Country Club, Beachwood Country Club, and Cypress Cove Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Cutawhiskie Creek Outfitters, llc.).
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Rountree Temple of Praise, Ahoskie Church of God, and Ahoskie Free Will Baptist Chr.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 17 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 2.13% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.97% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- North Carolina has an average state income tax of 4.89%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $45,241, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,940, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,834, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $67,525 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $12,025 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $38,896 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 18.48%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Murfreesboro receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Murfreesboro has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Murfreesboro has a sparse population density of 118.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Murfreesboro have an average daily commute time.
- Murfreesboro has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.29%.
Murfreesboro is a small city in Hertford County in the State of North Carolina. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 2,068,612 inhabitants, there are 6,456 within the city. The senior community currently represents 28% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Murfreesboro is 65. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000. The average household income is $35,000 vs an average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 18.48% and the average home price is $141,000, which is less than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Murfreesboro has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Murfreesboro has a lower than average crime rate and average air quality.