There are 19 assisted living facilities serving Chelsea, Vermont. This includes 1 facility in Chelsea and 18 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Vermont range from $54 up to $216, with a mean expense running about $136. The monthly cost averages around $4,075 and ranges between $1,620 and $6,475. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $48,900, which is over the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Chelsea, Vermont
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- Chelsea scores lower than the Vermont average of 72.
- Chelsea scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Gifford Medical Center).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Riverbend Residential Care Home, Windover House, and Cota's Hospitality Home.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 16 golf courses in or around the city, including Montague Golf Club, Country Club of Barre, and Lake Morey Inn Resort Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Lake Champagne Campground and Allis State Park).
- There are 18 churches in or near the city, including West Hill United Methodist Chr, N Washington Univ Church, and Washington Baptist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 14 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.22% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.66% 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 $55,191, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,321, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,468, which is 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 4.16%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chelsea receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Chelsea has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Chelsea has a very sparse population density of 31.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chelsea have a long daily commute time.
- Chelsea has a very high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.52%.
Located within Orange County, Chelsea is a municipality in Vermont. The city has a population of just 1,230, with 337,567 people in the encompassing metro area. The senior community currently makes up approximately 34% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Chelsea is 69. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000. The median household income is $47,000 compared to an average of $53,000 for the entire state of Vermont. The current unemployment rate is about 4.16% and the median housing price is $273,000, which is somewhat lower than the Vermont average of $310,500.
Chelsea has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation each year. Chelsea has above average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.