Assisted Living in Southport, North Carolina

There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Southport, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Southport and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from around $37 up to $263 daily, with a mean expenditure running approximately $98. The monthly expense averages about $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $35,280, which is under the national average of $42,000.

Costs for assisted living in Southport, NC generally range between $2,640 per month and $4,908 per month. The median cost is about $4,238 per month, or about $50,850 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Southport, North Carolina

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Southport scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
Southport scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (J Arthur Dosher Memorial Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Dosher Memorial Hospital Nursing Center, Ocean Trail Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and Custom Island Homes By Ke.
There is a very 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 39 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has an average property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (48% of residents).
There are 37 golf courses in or around the city, including Oak Island Golf Club, Carolina National Golf Club, and Carolina National Golf Club.
There are 8 parks near the city center, including Southport Recreation, Zeke\'s Island Reserve, and North Carolina Aquarium At Fort Fisher.
There are 15 churches in or near the city, including Oak Island Presbyterian Church, Ocean View United Methodist, and First Baptist Church.
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 18 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.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.79% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.49% 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 $61,494, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,639, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $29,278, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $50,850 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $83,768 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,120 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 11.14%, which is high 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.

General Quality of Life

Southport receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Southport has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Southport has a sparse population density of 213.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Southport have a short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Southport has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.13%.

Southport is a small city in Brunswick County within North Carolina. It is part of the Wilmington metro area. While the city contains 16,126 people, the surrounding metro area includes a total population of 275,187. Those 55 and over constitute approximately 48% of the total population.

The SeniorScore™ for Southport is 74. The city has an average per capita income of $29,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is about 11.14% and the mean housing price is $340,500, which is higher than the state average of $204,000.

Southport has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The area receives very high amounts of precipitation annually. Southport has a very low rate of crime and above average air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Southport, North Carolina

Carillon Assisted Living of Southport

1125 E Leonard St

Southport, NC 28461

1-855-229-7494

Located at 1125 E Leonard St, Carillon Assisted Living of Southport is a senior care facility serving Southport, North Carolina. With a median household income of $52,957, the community is in a generally middle income area. It has ...

Assisted Living in Southport, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ for Southport, North Carolina

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Southport, North Carolina

Carillon Assisted Living of Southport

Custom Island Homes By Ke

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