There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bedford, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 facilities in Bedford and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Pennsylvania range from around $31 up to $256 daily, with a mean expenditure running approximately $109. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,280 and ranges between $925 and $7,677. Yearly, the mean cost is around $39,360, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bedford, Pennsylvania
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- Bedford scores lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
- Bedford scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Upmc Bedford).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Donahoe Manor, Colonial Courtyard, and Pennknoll Village.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 33 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Bedford Elks Golf Club, Bedford Springs Golf Club, and Down River Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Friendship Village, Shawnee State Park, and Shawnee Sleepy Hollow Campground.
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Acts Community Fellowship, Bedford Church of Nazarene, and Wiley John W.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 10 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.56% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.03% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $47,493, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,038, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,639, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,300 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $14,560 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.96%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bedford receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Bedford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Bedford has a very sparse population density of 64.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bedford have a short daily commute time.
- Bedford has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.44%.
Bedford is a small city in Pennsylvania. It is located in Bedford County. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 1,546,595 people, there are 12,036 within the city itself. Around 36% of the residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Bedford is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $38,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The average housing price in Bedford is $214,500, which is somewhat higher than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000. Bedford also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.96%.
Bedford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives low amounts of rainfall annually. Bedford has above average air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime compared to other cities.