Senior Living in 04734 (Blaine, ME)

Surrounding zip codes: 04758, 04787, 04735, 04740, 04760, 04769, 04757, 04742, 04732, 04786

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SeniorScore™ Overview

04734 scores the same as the Blaine, ME average of 72.
04734 scores higher than the Maine average of 68.
04734 scores the same as 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 (Aroostook Medical Center,the).
There are 3 senior living facilities in the area, including TAMC - Aroostook Medical Center, Leisure Garden Apartments, and Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center.
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 3 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 28 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (34% of the total population).
There are 5 golf courses nearby, including Mars Hill Country Club, Mars Hill Country Club, and Presque Isle Country Club.
There are 9 parks nearby, including Magic Pond Retreat Cottage, Riverside Wesleyan Campground, and Aroostook Campground.
There are 13 churches nearby, including Apostolic Pentecostal Church, Apostolic Pentecostal Church, and Bridgewater Full Gospel Church.
The area has a low 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 2.38% of total income, which is medium compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.24% of total property value, which is high 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 $45,548, which is in the top 81% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $40,469, which is in the top 69% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $18,879, which is in the top 77% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.95%, which is high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area has average air quality.
04734 has a very sparse population density of 17.7 people per square mile.
Residents have a very short 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 87.68%.