Senior Living in 02804 (Ashaway, RI)

Surrounding zip codes: 02808, 02894, 02833, 02891, 02813, 02832, 02873, 06359, 06379, 02812

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SeniorScore™ Overview

02804 scores the same as the Ashaway, RI average of 77.
02804 scores higher than the Rhode Island average of 75.
02804 scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There is 1 hospital nearby (Westerly Hospital).
There are 15 senior living facilities in the area, including Westerly Health Center, The Elms , and Apple Rehab Clipper.
There are 2 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 28 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 79.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 50 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (27% of the total population).
There are 52 golf courses nearby, including Winnapaug Golf Course, Misquamicut Club, and Weekapaug Golf Club.
There is 1 park nearby (Charlestown Breachway)..
There are 38 churches nearby, including Trinity Lutheran Church, Pilgrims Baptist Church, and Our Lady of Victory Church.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has an average number of movie theatres.
The area has a very high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.61% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.10% of total property value, which is medium compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 7.00%, which is medium compared to the national median.
Rhode Island has a very low average state income tax rate of 2.87%.
The area has an average household income of $74,879, which is in the top 23% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $67,821, which is in the top 17% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $30,940, which is in the top 21% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $63,900 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $103,113 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,290 per year, which are medium compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $53,768 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.64%, which is low compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has harsh mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This area has average air quality.
This area has very good water quality.
02804 has a sparse population density of 258.2 people per square mile.
Residents have a very long daily commute time.
The area has an average public transportation ridership.
The area has a very low public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a high education attainment of 90.80%.