There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Scottsboro, Alabama. This includes 3 facilities in Scottsboro and 14 nearby. Assisted living costs in Alabama range from about $30 up to $192 per day, with a median cost running around $96. The monthly cost averages around $2,894 and ranges between $900 and $5,760. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $34,728, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Scottsboro, Alabama
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- Scottsboro scores lower than the Alabama average of 72.
- Scottsboro scores 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 (Highlands Medical Center).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Cloverdale Manor, Highlands Health and Rehab, and Rose Wood Manor 1.
- 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 25 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Scottsboro Golf & Country Club, Goose Pond Plantation Course at Goose Pond Colony Golf Course, and Broken Arrow Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Crawford RV Park, Jackson County Park, and Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Skyline Church of God, Calvary Assembly of God, and Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
- There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.62% 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 $52,875, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,097, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,590, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $27,810 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $70,003 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $5,980 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $34,320 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.41%, 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.
- Scottsboro receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Scottsboro has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Scottsboro has a sparse population density of 110.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Scottsboro have a short daily commute time.
- Scottsboro has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 76.48%.
Scottsboro is a small city in Jackson County, Alabama. While the city contains 21,118 residents, the encompassing metro area includes a total population of 1,028,448. The 55+ community makes up 32% of the total population.
Scottsboro has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $41,000 versus an average of $40,000 for the whole of Alabama. The current unemployment rate is about 6.41% and the average housing price is $186,000, which is somewhat higher than the Alabama average of $145,500.
Scottsboro has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area receives very high levels of rain each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Scottsboro has above average air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.