There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Bellows Falls, Vermont. This includes 1 facility in Bellows Falls and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Vermont range from about $54 up to $216 daily, with an average expenditure running about $136. The monthly expense averages about $4,075 and ranges between $1,620 and $6,475. Annually, the average cost is around $48,900, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Bellows Falls, Vermont
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- Bellows Falls scores significantly lower than the Vermont average of 72.
- Bellows Falls scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Springfield Hospital, Springfield Hospital, and Grace Cottage Hospital.
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Village Community Care Home, Springfield Health and Rehab, and Heins Home.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 25 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 26 golf courses in or around the city, including Bellows Falls Country Club, Hooper Golf Club, and Crown Point Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Fish & Wildlife Department).
- There are 32 churches in or near the city, including United Church of Bellows Falls, St Charles Catholic Church, and Immanuel Episcopal Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 25 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 3 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 6.01% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.74% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Vermont has an average state income tax of 3.03%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $52,072, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,184, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,206, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $47,340 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,025 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $32,032 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.84%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Bellows Falls receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Bellows Falls has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Bellows Falls has a sparse population density of 135.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Bellows Falls have a very short daily commute time.
- Bellows Falls has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.64%.
Located within Windham County, Bellows Falls is a municipality in Vermont. Though the city contains only 4,643 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area has a total population of 337,567. 30% of the local residents are over 55.
Bellows Falls has an average SeniorScore™ of 61. The median housing price in the city is $232,500, which is less than the state average of $310,500. Bellows Falls has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.84%. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $53,000 for the whole of Vermont.
Bellows Falls has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives high levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities in the US, Bellows Falls has moderate air quality ratings.