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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.