There are 19 independent living communities serving Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 communities in Orwigsburg and 17 nearby. The average cost / day of independent living in Pennsylvania is approximately $60, with costs running between $17 and $141 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $1,804, with costs ranging from around $508 up to $4,222. The average annual cost is $21,648, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located in Schuylkill County, Orwigsburg is a small city in Pennsylvania. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,546,595 residents, there are 6,958 within the city limits. Around 36% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Orwigsburg has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city's mean household income is $64,000 ($33,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $51,000 for the whole of Pennsylvania. The mean housing price in Orwigsburg is $250,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $213,000. Orwigsburg has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 5.11%.
Orwigsburg has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Orwigsburg has an exceptionally low crime rate and very low air quality ratings compared to other cities.