There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Gouverneur, New York. This includes 1 facility in Gouverneur and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in New York range from about $41 to $347 daily, with a mean expense running approximately $123. The per month cost averages around $3,684 and ranges between $1,217 and $10,413. Annually, the median cost is around $44,205, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Gouverneur, New York
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- Gouverneur scores significantly lower than the New York average of 71.
- Gouverneur scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Edward John Noble Hospital Of Gouverneur).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Gouverneur Pine Grove and Edwards Housing Authority)
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 9 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Gouverneur Country Club, Emerald Greens, and Partridge Run Golf & Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Back Bay Campground & Cottages and Lonesome Bay State Forest).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.25% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.10% 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%.
- New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $50,250, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,381, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,796, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,600 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 12.89%, which is very 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.
- Gouverneur receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Gouverneur has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Gouverneur has a very sparse population density of 55.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Gouverneur have an average daily commute time.
- Gouverneur has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.76%.
Gouverneur is a small city in New York. It is located in St. Lawrence County. The encompassing area is home to 1,144,550 people, but there are 10,088 residing in the city itself. Those over 55 constitute around 24% of the community.
Gouverneur has a low SeniorScore™ of 53. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($18,000 per capita), versus the average of $62,000 for the entire state of New York. The median housing price in Gouverneur is $120,000, which is much lower than the New York average of $328,500. Gouverneur has a high unemployment rate of around 12.89%.
Gouverneur has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall each year. Gouverneur has very good air quality ratings compared to other cities.