Senior Living in 01109 (Springfield, MA)

Surrounding zip codes: 01104, 01105, 01119, 01118, 01103, 01108, 01107, 01129, 01151, 01128

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SeniorScore™ Overview

01109 has a SeniorScore® of 62, which is the 9th highest of any zip code in Springfield, MA.
01109 scores significantly lower than the Springfield, MA average of 70.
01109 scores significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
01109 scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 4 hospitals nearby, including Park View Specialty Hospital, Mercy Medical Center, and Shriners Hospitals For Child.
There are 44 senior living facilities in the area, including Vibra Hospital Of Western Massachusetts, Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing, and Chapin Center.
There are 19 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 12 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 95 pharmacies within short driving distance.
The area has a a very high property crime rate.
The area has a a very high violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very low percent of seniors (18% of the total population).
There are 38 golf courses nearby, including Franconia Golf Course, Veterans Memorial Golf Course, and Chicopee Country Club.
There is 1 park nearby (Springfield Armory)..
There are 71 churches nearby, including Christian Hill Baptist Church, Mount Zion Baptist Church, and St Peter\'s Episcopal Church.
The area has a very high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a very high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a high number of movie theatres.
The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.07% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.36% of total property value, which is high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 6.25%, which is very low compared to the national median.
Massachusetts has a high average state income tax rate of 4.74%.
The area has an average household income of $43,611, which is in the top 85% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $34,671, which is in the top 83% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $14,263, which is in the top 93% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $57,270 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $141,058 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,550 per year, which are medium compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,196 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 16.74%, which is very high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This area has average air quality.
This area has above average water quality.
01109 has a dense population density of 5,558.6 people per square mile.
Residents have a short daily commute time.
The area has an average public transportation ridership.
The area has a very high public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a very low education attainment of 73.93%.