There is 1 assisted living facility in Ragland, Alabama. The costs per day for assisted living in Alabama range from $30 to $192, with a median expense running around $96. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $34,728, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Ragland, Alabama
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- Ragland scores higher than the Alabama average of 72.
- Ragland scores higher 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 (St Vincent's St Clair).
- There are 7 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Health Care, Inc., Rosewood Manor, and Meadowview Nursing Center.
- There is an average 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 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 27 golf courses in or around the city, including Pine Harbor Golf Club, Pell City Country Club, and Indian Oaks Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Knox Landing Campgrounds, Shadyoaks Campground and R. V. Park, and Dry Valley Junction RV Park.
- There are 17 churches in or near the city, including Hardin Chapel Church, Brice Belvie H, and 1St Baptist Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.74% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.31% 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 $47,379, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,216, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,397, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $34,587 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $78,475 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $9,815 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $41,184 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 16.30%, which is very high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ragland receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Ragland has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Ragland has a very sparse population density of 46.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ragland have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
- Ragland 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 75.94%.
Located within St. Clair County, Ragland is a town in the State of Alabama. It is part of the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. The city has a total population of only 4,159, with 884,509 people in the encompassing statistical area. People who are 55 and over compose 27% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Ragland is 72. The city's mean household income is $33,000 ($18,000 per capita), compared to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama. The mean housing price in Ragland is $133,500, which is less than the Alabama average of $145,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 16.3%.
Ragland has ideal mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very high levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Ragland has above average water quality ratings, poor air quality, and a very low crime rate.