Senior Living in 04221 (Canton, ME)

Surrounding zip codes: 04253, 04290, 04292, 04239, 04254, 04220, 04224, 04234, 04282, 04219

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SeniorScore™ Overview

04221 scores the same as the Canton, ME average of 64.
04221 scores lower than the Maine average of 68.
04221 scores significantly lower 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 (Franklin Memorial Hospital).
There are 6 senior living facilities in the area, including Victorian Villa Rehabilitation and Living Center, Ledgeview Living Center, and Rumford Community Home.
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 11 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 8 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (35% of the total population).
There are 20 golf courses nearby, including Paris Hill Country Club, Turner Highlands Country Club, and Springbrook Golf Club.
There are 4 parks nearby, including Honey Run Beach & Campgrounds, Where the Heck R We Campground, and Allium Farm.
There are 26 churches nearby, including Canton United Baptist Church, Wayside Bible Baptist Church, and North Livermore Baptist Church.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a low number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a low number of movie theatres.
The area has an average number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.12% of total income, which is high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 0.97% of total property value, which is medium compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 5.50%, which is very low compared to the national median.
Maine has a very high average state income tax rate of 5.08%.
The area has an average household income of $47,328, which is in the top 77% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $41,193, which is in the top 67% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $18,930, which is in the top 76% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $66,096 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $128,480 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $29,640 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $54,912 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 10.43%, which is high 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 high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
04221 has a very sparse population density of 34.2 people per square mile.
Residents have a very long daily commute time.
The area has an average public transportation ridership.
The area has a high public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a low education attainment of 83.41%.