Senior Living in 15856 (Rockton, PA)

Surrounding zip codes: 16838, 15849, 15848, 15801, 16830, 16843, 16833, 15866, 16837, 15841

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SeniorScore™ Overview

15856 scores the same as the Rockton, PA average of 83.
15856 scores significantly higher than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
15856 scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
There are 2 hospitals nearby (Dubois Regional Medical Center and Clearfield Hospital).
There are 5 senior living facilities in the area, including Ridgeview Elder Care and Rehabilitation Center, DuBois Continuum of Care Community, and Christ The King Manor.
There are 7 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 24 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 86 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has an average percent of seniors (32% of the total population).
There are 15 golf courses nearby, including Gold Course at Treasure Lake Golf Course, Du Bois Country Club, and Clearfield-Curwensville Country Club.
There are 7 parks nearby, including S B Elliott State Park, Clearview Camp Grounds, and Sandy Township Recreational Park.
There are 7 churches nearby, including Gateway Church of Christ, St Catherine of Siena, and Bethel Church of Brethren.
The area has a very high number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
The area has a very high number of movie theatres.
The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.83% of total income, which is medium compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.47% of total property value, which is high compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 7.00%, which is medium compared to the national median.
Pennsylvania has a low average state income tax rate of 3.07%.
The area has an average household income of $55,562, which is in the top 56% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $46,691, which is in the top 52% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $21,779, which is in the top 60% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $33,300 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $96,725 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $14,560 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $43,472 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.73%, which is high compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is low 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.
15856 has a very sparse population density of 24.5 people per square mile.
Residents have a very short daily commute time.
The area has an average public school quality ranking.
The area has a very low public school safety ranking.
This area has a very high education attainment of 94.94%.