6 Senior Apartments near Hiram, GA

Cost of Living

The location in which a care community is located could have a big impact on the cost of care. The overall cost of living is a major factor in selecting which destination is best for you or your loved one. Monthly, the median price of rent in Hiram is $1,174 and the median price of a house in Hiram is about $122,603. The rent burden for Hiram is around 21.7% of the average monthly income.

Demographics and Values

The current population of Hiram consists of 3,984 people. Hiram has a population density of 387 people per square mile. In Hiram, 6.9% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Out of the total population of Hiram, 12.4% live in poverty, 6.0% are widowed, 69.7% participate in the labor force, and 13.6% do not have health insurance. Demographically, Hiram is 7.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 33.6% black, 2.4% mixed race, 3.5% other or not specified, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American, and 60.6% white. Of the population of Hiram 24.0% have a college degree, 6.5% have a graduate degree, and 27.1% have a high-school diploma. Out of the total city population, 52.6% are female and 47.4% are male. The median age of Hiram is 35 years old.

State Information

An overview of Georgia

There are 151 hospitals and 251 health centers that service a population of 10,626,983. Adventhealth Gordon, Wellstar Paulding Hospital, and And Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Out of a national average of 100, Georgia has a cost of living index rating of 91, a grocery index rating of 97, and a housing index rating of 74. The natural beauty of Georgia is ranked 20th in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Georgia citizen is ranked 17th nation-wide. Additionally, Georgia is ranked 39th by healthcare standards.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 37, and 26% of the population is over the age of 55. In terms of religion, 42% of Georgia residents attend religious services among the 12,292 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-38%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-17%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Georgia there are 622 masonic lodges. The state of Georgia ranks 13th in the country for diversity. In the most recent presidential election, 51% of Georgia residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat.

State-wide weather information

The average humidity across the state is 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 75% in the month of August. The average air quality index rating in Georgia is 37.8 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of March with a rating of around 43.9 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79°F. The average high summer temperature is around 95°F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 57°F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 47°F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 70°F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 24°F during the month of January. On average, the state receives 4.17 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of August at around 8.46 inches. While residents of Georgia mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Georgia can include hurricanes, floods, tornados, and and earthquakes (moderate).

Wildlife to be found in Georgia

The state of Georgia has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of mountain laurel, red cedar, yellow jasmine, and maples. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the copperhead snakes, the mockingbird, the brown thrasher, or the salamanders. The state animal of Georgia is the north atlantic right whale.