Senior Living in 04765 (Patten, ME)

Surrounding zip codes: 04777, 04776, 04747, 04780, 04763, 04733, 04430, 04761, 04460, 04462

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SeniorScore™ Overview

04765 scores the same as the Patten, ME average of 53.
04765 scores significantly lower than the Maine average of 68.
04765 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 are no hospitals nearby.
There are 2 senior living facilities in the area (Mountain Heights Health Care Facility and Woodland Heights)
There are no home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are no fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There is 1 pharmacy within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very high percent of seniors (40% of the total population).
There are 3 golf courses nearby, including Va Jo Wa Golf Club, Hillcrest Golf Club, and Houlton Community Golf Course.
There are 4 parks nearby, including Shin Pond Village, Shin Pond Village Campground, and Patten Park & Recreation Department.
There are 3 churches nearby, including United Methodist Church, Weslevan Church of Crystal, and Calvary Baptist 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 very 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 $50,529, which is in the top 69% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $36,250, which is in the top 79% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $22,441, which is in the top 56% 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 8.42%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% 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.
04765 has a very sparse population density of 2.2 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 84.88%.