There are 20 independent living communities serving Augusta, Maine. This includes 1 community in Augusta and 19 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Maine range from $59 to $147, with an average expenditure running around $91. The per month expense averages around $2,722 and ranges between $1,760 and $4,422. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $32,670, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Augusta is the capital of Maine. It is located in Kennebec County. It is the fifth biggest city in the state. While the city itself has 26,086 people, the surrounding metropolitan area includes a populace of 416,557. Those who are 55 and over constitute 31% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Augusta is 66. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $47,000 for the entire state of Maine. The average home price in Augusta is $42,000, which is significantly less than the Maine average of $253,500. Augusta also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.51%.
Augusta has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives average amounts of precipitation annually. Augusta has a moderate rate of crime and above average air quality ratings in comparison to other cities.