There are 19 memory care communities serving Elkin, North Carolina. This includes 1 community in Elkin and 18 nearby. The costs per day for memory care in North Carolina range from $53 up to $382, with a median cost running approximately $142. The per month cost averages about $4,263 and ranges between $1,595 and $11,447. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $51,156, which is below the national average of $60,900.
The cost for Alzheimers care in Elkin can range from around $1,650 per month all the way up to $7,574 per month. The average cost is $5,796 per month, or around $69,548 yearly.
Located in Surry County, Elkin is a small city in the State of North Carolina. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 2,068,612 residents, there are 10,472 living in the city. The senior community makes up approximately 32% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Elkin is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $33,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The mean housing price in Elkin is $156,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $204,000. Elkin also has an average unemployment rate of about 8.77%.
Elkin has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Elkin has a low crime rate, excellent air quality, and above average water quality ratings.