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Population:
24th largest U.S. State by population, with 4,561,242 people (2009 estimate).
Size:
40th largest state in the country by area, at 32,020 square miles.
Largest city: Columbia
Median income:
$44,625 (2008 estimate)
Climate:
Yearly rainfall: 51.6 inches per year
Yearly snowfall: 2 inches per year in Columbus
Temperatures (High/Low) in capital city of Columbus:
January, 55/34; July, 92/72 |
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Senior Life in South Carolina
South Carolina has a higher than national average of residents who are over the age of 65. Currently, 12.8 % of South Carolina residents are seniors. The US average is 12.4%. There are currently almost 554,000 seniors in South Carolina. This number will most certainly rise in the coming years, as well as the need for assisted living and long term care in South Carolina.
Economy:
During the 2008 recession, South Carolina job losses were among the highest in the country. South Carolina's manufacturing and agricultural industries have long been intertwined, with the state specializing both in cotton and textiles, and lumber and paper. The state's strong agricultural sector also produces rice, tobacco, soybeans, hogs, livestock, pecans and peaches, among others. Its manufacturing sector produces cars, machinery and chemicals. Tourism is also amongst South Carolina's biggest industries.
Noteworthy:
South Carolina is home to many major antebellum historical sites including historic Charleston and Fort Sumter. |
Assisted Living Facility Monthly Rates, South Carolina
(Private One Bedroom) |
| Region |
Minimum
Monthly Rate |
Maximum
Monthly Rate |
Median
Monthly Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$1,400 |
$4,100 |
$2,575 |
$30,897 |
20% |
| Columbia |
$1,106 |
$3,575 |
$2,495 |
$29,940 |
† |
| Florence |
$1,056 |
$3,800 |
$2,295 |
$27,540 |
N/A |
| Greenville |
$1,100 |
$4,000 |
$3,200 |
$38,400 |
11% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$2,645 |
$3,550 |
$3,101 |
$37,206 |
N/A |
| Sumter |
$1,200 |
$3,387 |
$2,075 |
$24,900 |
-4% |
| Rest of State |
$1,200 |
$3,500 |
$2,393 |
$28,710 |
3% |
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Homemaker Services Hourly Rates, South Carolina
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$16 |
$19 |
$18 |
3% |
| Columbia |
$14 |
$20 |
$16 |
1% |
| Florence |
$13 |
$16 |
$15 |
† |
| Greenville |
$15 |
$17 |
$16 |
1% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$12 |
$18 |
$17 |
2% |
| Sumter |
$16 |
$16 |
$16 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$13 |
$20 |
$16 |
6% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, South Carolina
(Non-Medicare Certified , Licensed) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$16 |
$20 |
$19 |
4% |
| Columbia |
$14 |
$20 |
$17 |
5% |
| Florence |
$16 |
$16 |
$16 |
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| Greenville |
$16 |
$20 |
$17 |
2% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$12 |
$18 |
$17 |
3% |
| Sumter |
$16 |
$16 |
$16 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$14 |
$21 |
$18 |
5% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, South Carolina
(Medicare Certified) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$20 |
$90 |
$68 |
46% |
| Columbia |
$16 |
$95 |
$75 |
N/A |
| Florence |
$50 |
$90 |
$81 |
15% |
| Greenville |
$17 |
$75 |
$68 |
N/A |
| Myrtle Beach |
$65 |
$65 |
$65 |
-4% |
| Sumter |
$75 |
$75 |
$75 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$55 |
$110 |
$71 |
4% |
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Home Health Aide Services Hourly Rates, South Carolina
(Both Provider Types) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Hourly Rate |
Maximum
Hourly Rate |
Median
Hourly Rate |
| Charleston |
$16 |
$90 |
$43 |
| Columbia |
$14 |
$95 |
$46 |
| Florence |
$16 |
$90 |
$48 |
| Greenville |
$16 |
$75 |
$42 |
| Myrtle Beach |
$12 |
$65 |
$41 |
| Sumter |
$16 |
$75 |
$45 |
| Rest of State |
$14 |
$110 |
$43 |
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| Adult Day Health Care Daily Rates, South Carolina |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate* |
| Charleston |
$45 |
$78 |
$55 |
$14,300 |
| Columbia |
$45 |
$75 |
$48 |
$12,480 |
| Florence |
$25 |
$45 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Greenville |
$45 |
$55 |
$47 |
$12,090 |
| Myrtle Beach |
$45 |
$58 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
| Sumter |
$50 |
$50 |
$50 |
$13,000 |
| Rest of State |
$42 |
$60 |
$45 |
$11,700 |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, South Carolina
(Semi-Private Room ) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$145 |
$200 |
$169 |
$61,685 |
5% |
| Columbia |
$157 |
$200 |
$168 |
$61,320 |
4% |
| Florence |
$140 |
$166 |
$154 |
$56,028 |
4% |
| Greenville |
$135 |
$177 |
$160 |
$58,400 |
4% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$137 |
$190 |
$162 |
$59,008 |
N/A |
| Sumter |
$137 |
$168 |
$166 |
$60,590 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$137 |
$275 |
$168 |
$61,138 |
8% |
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Nursing Home Daily Rates, South Carolina
(Private Room) |
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| Region |
Minimum
Daily Rate |
Maximum
Daily Rate |
Median
Daily Rate |
Median
Annual Rate |
Five-Year
Annual Growth* |
| Charleston |
$150 |
$225 |
$181 |
$65,906 |
5% |
| Columbia |
$175 |
$226 |
$188 |
$68,620 |
4% |
| Florence |
$140 |
$176 |
$160 |
$58,400 |
4% |
| Greenville |
$145 |
$198 |
$175 |
$63,875 |
4% |
| Myrtle Beach |
$169 |
$195 |
$175 |
$63,875 |
N/A |
| Sumter |
$174 |
$205 |
$175 |
$63,693 |
N/A |
| Rest of State |
$164 |
$275 |
$182 |
$66,339 |
9% |
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