Senior Living in 18219 (Conyngham, PA)

Surrounding zip codes: 18249, 18239, 18201, 18225, 18202, 18234, 18256, 18222, 18223, 18242

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SeniorScore™ Overview

18219 scores the same as the Conyngham, PA average of 83.
18219 scores significantly higher than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
18219 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 (Hazleton General Hospital and Hazleton-st Joseph Medical Ctr).
There are 11 senior living facilities in the area, including The Laurels Senior Living Community, Fritzingertown Senior Living Community, and Corrigan House.
There are 5 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
There are 16 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 63 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.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very high percent of seniors (39% of the total population).
There are 22 golf courses nearby, including Valley Country Club, Sugarloaf Golf Club, and Sand Springs Golf Course.
There is 1 park nearby (Moyers Grove Campground)..
There are 33 churches nearby, including Conyngham United Methodist Chr, St John Bosco Parish Church, and Christ Evangelical Lutheran.
The area has an average number of malls and/or shopping centers.
The area has a high 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 3.02% of total income, which is high compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 1.40% 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 $68,648, which is in the top 30% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $52,841, which is in the top 38% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $33,815, which is in the top 15% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $36,000 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $102,200 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $16,120 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are medium compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.20%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is 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 high levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has above average air quality.
18219 has a dense population density of 1,738.5 people per square mile.
Residents have a short 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 a very high education attainment of 96.04%.