Senior Living in 04460 (Medway, ME)

Surrounding zip codes: 04430, 04733, 04459, 04462, 04777, 04495, 04451, 04457, 04776, 04487

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SeniorScore™ Overview

04460 scores the same as the Medway, ME average of 62.
04460 scores lower than the Maine average of 68.
04460 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 (Millinocket Regional Hospital).
There is 1 senior living facility in the area (Katahdin Health Care).
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 2 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 5 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (36% of the total population).
There are 4 golf courses nearby, including JaTo Highlands Golf Course, Green Valley Golf Course, and Hillcrest Golf Club.
There are 5 parks nearby, including Two Rivers Trailer Park, Katahdin Shadows Campground, and Pine Grove Campground & Cottages.
There are 11 churches nearby, including E Millinocket Ch of Nazarene, St Peter\'s Church, and Calvary Temple Assembly.
The area has an average number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a very low number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a low number of movie theatres.
The area has a low number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.84% of total income, which is medium compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.14% 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 $45,073, which is in the top 82% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $36,902, which is in the top 78% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $19,346, which is in the top 74% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $55,800 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $105,576 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $27,040 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 14.47%, which is very 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 average levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has average air quality.
04460 has a very sparse population density of 13.3 people per square mile.
Residents have an average daily commute time.
The area has a high public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has an average education attainment of 86.86%.