There are 20 assisted living facilities near Smyrna, Delaware. The median cost per day of assisted living in Delaware is approximately $183, with costs ranging between $100 and $197 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $5,500, with costs ranging from about $2,995 to $5,910. The median yearly cost is $66,000, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Smyrna, Delaware
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- Smyrna scores lower than the Delaware average of 76.
- Smyrna scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Bayhealth - Kent General Hospital).
- There are 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Delaware Hospital F-T Chronically Ill (dhci), Pinnacle Rehabilitation and Health Center, and Wild Meadows Homes.
- There is a high 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 78.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 137 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 22 golf courses in or around the city, including Ron Jaworski\'s Garrison\'s Lake Golf Club, Mapledale Country Club, and Eagle Creek Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge and First State Heritage Park Welcome Center).
- There are 165 churches in or near the city, including St Polycarps Church, Asbury United Methodist Church, and St Peter\'s Episcopal Church.
- There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 34 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 26 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.35% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.40% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Delaware has an average state income tax of 4.42%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $70,758, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $60,129, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,713, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $68,940 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $117,895 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $17,995 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.31%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Smyrna receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Smyrna has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Smyrna has a sparse population density of 276.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Smyrna have a very long daily commute time.
- Smyrna has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.53%.
Smyrna is a small city in Kent County, Delaware. It is part of the Dover metro statistical area. With 22,984 people living in the city limits and 122,003 in the surrounding metro area, it is the 9th largest city in Delaware. 23% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Smyrna has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000 and a median household income is $60,000 (the Delaware state average is $57,000). The mean housing price in Smyrna is $321,000, which is relatively less than the state average of $349,500. The city has an average unemployment rate of about 6.31%.
Smyrna has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives large amounts of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Smyrna has a higher than average crime rate and average air quality ratings.