Senior Living in 87514 (Arroyo Seco, NM)

Surrounding zip codes: 87580, 87529, 87564, 87571, 87513, 87718, 87558, 87519, 87556, 87557

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SeniorScore™ Overview

87514 scores the same as the Arroyo Seco, NM average of 76.
87514 scores significantly higher than the New Mexico average of 66.
87514 scores higher 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 (Holy Cross Hospital A Div Of Taos Health Systems).
There are 2 senior living facilities in the area (Taos Retirement Village and Taos Living Center)
There is 1 home healthcare provider operating in the area.
There are 5 fire stations in close proximity.
The average life expectancy is 78.4, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 21 pharmacies within short driving distance.

Recreation & Leisure

The area has a very high percent of seniors (37% of the total population).
There are 3 golf courses nearby, including Red Eagle Golf Course, Angel Fire Resort, and Taos Country Club.
There are 14 parks nearby, including Twining Campground, Lower Hondo Campground, and Simpson Peak.
There are 5 churches nearby, including Pentecostal Church of God, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and Chabad of Taos.
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 a low number of movie theatres.
The area has an average number of health clubs / fitness studios.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.62% of total income, which is low compared to the national median.
The property taxes average 0.31% of total property value, which is very low compared to the national median.
The sales tax rate is 8.50%, which is very high compared to the national median.
New Mexico has a low average state income tax rate of 3.35%.
The area has an average household income of $66,980, which is in the top 33% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a median household income of $45,496, which is in the top 55% of all incomes in the US.
The area has a per capita income of $31,283, which is in the top 20% of all per capita incomes in the US.
Assisted living costs average $41,100 per year, which are medium compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $75,500 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $38,782 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.55%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

This area receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
This area has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This area has very good air quality.
87514 has a very sparse population density of 76.6 people per square mile.
Residents have a very long daily commute time.
The area has a very low public school quality ranking.
The area has a very high public school safety ranking.
This area has a very high education attainment of 94.21%.