There are 10 independent living communities serving Rockwood, Tennessee. This includes 1 community in Rockwood and 9 nearby. Independent living costs in Tennessee range from about $24 up to $103 per day, with a median cost running around $64. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,905 and ranges between $715 and $3,080. Annually, the average cost is around $22,869, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Rockwood generally range from $1,427 per month up to $3,300 per month, with a median cost of around $1,891 per month. That equates to an annual cost of $22,688.
Rockwood is a small city in Roane County, Tennessee. Though the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 1,296,807 residents, there are 13,108 living in the city. The 55-and-over community currently composes approximately 34% of the overall population.
Rockwood has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The average housing price in the city is $145,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $163,500. Rockwood has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.71%. The city's average household income is $39,000 ($20,000 per capita), compared to the average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee.
Rockwood has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities, Rockwood has below average air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.