There are 20 independent living communities serving Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This includes 1 community in Pigeon Forge and 19 nearby. Independent living costs in Tennessee range from about $24 up to $103 daily, with a mean expense running around $64. The per month expense averages roughly $1,905 and ranges between $715 and $3,080. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $22,869, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Pigeon Forge is a small city in Sevier County within Tennessee. While the city includes 6,569 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area has a total population of 1,296,807. Around 27% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Pigeon Forge has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000 and a median household income is $32,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is around 10.5% and the mean housing price is $127,500, which is relatively less than the Tennessee average of $163,500.
Pigeon Forge has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The area gets heavy amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Pigeon Forge has below average air quality ratings and a high crime rate.