There are 4 independent living communities serving Waycross, Georgia. This includes 3 communities in Waycross and 1 nearby. Independent living costs in Georgia range from around $16 up to $146 daily, with an average cost running around $46. The per month cost averages about $1,375 and ranges between $467 and $4,372. Annually, the mean cost is around $16,500, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Waycross is a small city in Ware County within Georgia. While the surrounding statistical area has 1,342,727 residents, there are 36,692 living within the city limits. 27% of the population are over 55.
Waycross has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $36,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The median home price in Waycross is $78,000, which is significantly less than the Georgia average of $163,500. Waycross also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.78%.
Waycross has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of precipitation annually. Waycross has a high crime rate and exceptional air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.