55 + Senior Apartments near Rock Hill, SC

Cost of Living

Cost of living can be a big influence when selecting which location is best for your loved one's needs. The rent burden for Rock Hill is about 19.0% of the average person's monthly income. Per month, the median rent in Rock Hill is $1,003 and the median value of a home in Rock Hill is about $140,631.

Demographics and Values

In Rock Hill, 8.1% of the population are veterans of the United States military. Racially, the population of Rock Hill is 0.1% Native American, 53.6% white, 5.1% Hispanic, 2.1% other or not specified, 39.0% black, 2.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, and 2.4% mixed race. Out of the total population of Rock Hill, 18.1% live in poverty, 6.1% consider themselves widows, 11.1% do not have health insurance, and 10.4% have some form of disability. Of the population of Rock Hill 10.1% have a graduate degree, 29.3% have a college degree, and 26.2% have a high-school diploma. Rock Hill has a population density of 741 people per square mile. Based on gender, 47.7% are male and 52.3% are female. The median age of Rock Hill is 34 years old.

State Information

An overview of South Carolina

The natural beauty of South Carolina is ranked 34th in the nation. There are 71 general hospitals and 189 health centers that provide care for 5,147,823 South Carolina residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in South Carolina are Gus Greer Memorial Hospital, Bon Secours-st Francis Xavier Hospital, and Roper Hospital. Overall, South Carolina ranks 42nd in quality of life and 36th in healthcare compared to other US states. Out of a national average of 100, South Carolina has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 102, and a housing index rating of 85.

Social demographics of the state

Forty-seven percent of South Carolina residents regularly attend a religious service from one of the state's 8,051 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-35%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-15%. In South Carolina there are 658 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, South Carolina ranks 24th in the nation. In the last presidential election 41% of South Carolina residents voted Democrat and 55% voted Republican. The state has a median age of 40 and 31% of its population being over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

On average, the humidity rating for South Carolina is around 69%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of August at around 72%. On average, South Carolina has an air quality index rating of around 35.3 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of April with a rating of around 42.6 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 79F. The average high summer temperature is around 95F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 59F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 46F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 66F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 26F in the month of January. On average, the state receives 4.10 inches of precipitation a month. The most precipitation occurs in August with an average of 7.64 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of South Carolina mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in South Carolina can include hurricanes, earthquakes (moderate), tornadoes, and and floods.

Wildlife to be found in South Carolina

The state of South Carolina has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of common leopard bane, shadblow serviceberry, sweet birch, and butterfly weed. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the southern fox squirrel, the manatee, or the wild hog. The state animal of South Carolina is the white-tailed deer.