There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Tryon, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Tryon and 20 nearby. Assisted living costs in North Carolina range from around $37 up to $263 per day, with a mean cost running about $98. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,940 and ranges between $1,100 and $7,895. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $35,280, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Tryon, North Carolina
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- Tryon scores higher than the North Carolina average of 72.
- Tryon 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 Lukes Hospital).
- There are 27 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oak Hill, White Oak Village, and LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 26 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (46% of residents).
- There are 47 golf courses in or around the city, including Red Fox Country Club, Tryon Country Club, and Highland Lake Golf Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve/ Wildlife Management Area, Poinsett Bridge Heritage Preserve, and Town Mountain Travel Park.
- There are 11 churches in or near the city, including Ebenezer Welcome Church, Fairview Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church Landrum.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 33 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.18% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.65% 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 $55,261, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,337, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,800, which is higher 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 7.42%, which is average 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.
- Tryon receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Tryon has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Tryon has a sparse population density of 132.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Tryon have an average daily commute time.
- Tryon has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.74%.
Located within Polk County, Tryon is a small city in the State of North Carolina. It has a population of 6,584, with 2,068,612 people in the encompassing metropolitan area. About 46% of the population are over 55.
Tryon has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The average home price in the city is $267,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $204,000. Tryon has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.42%. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), versus an average of $41,000 for the entire state of North Carolina.
Tryon has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets very large amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Tryon has a very low crime rate and very poor air quality.