Senior Living in 18071 (Palmerton, PA)
Surrounding zip codes: 18088, 18030, 18038, 18244, 18035, 18086, 18333, 18235, 18058, 18212
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- 18071 scores the same as the Palmerton, PA average of 66.
- 18071 scores significantly lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
- 18071 scores lower 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 is 1 hospital nearby (Palmerton Hospital).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in the area, including Mrs Bush\'s Personal Care Homes, The Village at Palmerton, and Liza\'s House .
- There are 2 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
- There are 20 fire stations in close proximity.
- The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 20 pharmacies within short driving distance.
- The area has a a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a a very low violent crime rate.
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Recreation & Leisure
- The area has an average percent of seniors (29% of the total population).
- There are 40 golf courses nearby, including Blue Ridge Country Club, Woodstone Golf Club, and Indian Mountain Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks nearby, including Beltzville State Park, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, and The Woods Campground.
- There are 20 churches nearby, including St John\'s Towamensing Lutheran, Faith Alive United Methodist, and Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
- The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
- The area has a low number of grocery stores and/or markets.
- The area has an average number of movie theatres.
- The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.
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Finances
- The property taxes average 4.02% of total income, which is very high compared to the national median.
- The property taxes average 1.56% 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 $55,682, which is in the top 56% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a median household income of $50,940, which is in the top 42% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a per capita income of $23,596, which is in the top 48% of all per capita incomes in the US.
- Assisted living costs average $51,660 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $139,550 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $19,500 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $47,728 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.03%, which is low 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.
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General Quality of Life
- This area receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- This area has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This area has very poor air quality.
- 18071 has a sparse population density of 346.9 people per square mile.
- Residents have a long daily commute time.
- The area has a low public transportation ridership.
- The area has an average public school quality ranking.
- The area has a very low public school safety ranking.
- This area has an average education attainment of 85.70%.