There are 3 assisted living facilities near Lake Placid, New York. The average daily cost of assisted living in New York is $123, with costs ranging between $41 and $347 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $3,684, with costs ranging from about $1,217 to $10,413. The average yearly cost is $44,205, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Lake Placid, New York
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- Lake Placid scores significantly lower than the New York average of 71.
- Lake Placid scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Uihlein Living Center and Saranac Village at Will Rogers)
- 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 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Whiteface Inn Resort & Club, Craig Wood Golf & Country Club, and Executive Course at Lake Placid Club Resort.
- There are 10 parks near the city center, including High Peaks Cyclery, John Brown Farm State Historic Site, and John Brown Farm.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Adirondack Community Church and Adirondack Community Church).
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 21 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 3.85% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.36% 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 $65,299, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,102, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $30,005, which is significantly higher 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 7.43%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Lake Placid receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Lake Placid has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Lake Placid has a very sparse population density of 42.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lake Placid have a very short daily commute time.
- Lake Placid has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.69%.
Lake Placid is a small city in New York. It is located within Essex County. While the surrounding metro area has 1,144,550 people, there are 5,492 living in the city. The senior community comprises about 32% of the overall population.
Lake Placid has a medium SeniorScore™ of 61. The city has a mean per capita income of $30,000 and a mean household income is $51,000 (the New York state average is $62,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.43% and the average home price is $372,000, which is higher than the New York average of $328,500.
Lake Placid has extreme mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average amounts of rain annually. Lake Placid has average air quality in relation to other American cities.