Senior Living in 12546 (Millerton, NY)

Surrounding zip codes: 06039, 12503, 12501, 06068, 12567, 06069, 12581, 06796, 01258, 06031

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SeniorScore™ Overview

12546 scores the same as the Millerton, NY average of 69.
12546 scores lower than the New York average of 71.
12546 scores 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 (Sharon Hospital).
There are 8 senior living facilities in the area, including Sharon Health Care Center, Noble Horizons, and Village at Geer Woods.
There is 1 home healthcare provider operating in the area.
There are 14 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 14 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (33% of the total population).
There are 49 golf courses nearby, including Hotchkiss School Golf Course, Silo Ridge Country Club, and Sharon Country Club, The.
There are 6 parks nearby, including Beekman Park, Mount Riga State Park, and Taconic State Park.
There are 6 churches nearby, including Salisbury Congregational Chr, All Saints-america Orthodox, and St Bernard\'s Church.
The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has an average number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a high number of movie theatres.
The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.73% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.51% of total property value, which is high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 6.50%, which is low compared to the national median.
New York has a high average state income tax rate of 4.81%.
The area has an average household income of $74,153, which is in the top 24% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $65,097, which is in the top 20% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $28,671, which is in the top 26% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are medium compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,600 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 9.46%, which is high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
2% 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 harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
12546 has a very sparse population density of 66.6 people per square mile.
Residents have a short daily commute time.
The area has a very low public transportation ridership.
The area has a low public school quality ranking.
The area has an average public school safety ranking.
This area has a low education attainment of 83.92%.