Senior Living in Blandon, Pennsylvania

Top zip codes in Blandon, PA: 19510

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Blandon scores lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
Blandon scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including St Joseph Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center, and Reading Hospital Medical Center.
There are 42 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hearthstone at Maidencreek, Evans Retirement Center, and Grand View Manor.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 204 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
There are 77 golf courses in or around the city, including Perry Golf Course, Moselem Springs Golf Club, and Rich Maiden Golf Course.
There are 4 parks near the city center, including Crystal Cave, Berks County Park, and Blue Rocks Family Campground.
There are 158 churches in or near the city, including Maidencreek Church, Epiphany Lutheran Church, and Spring Valley Church of God.
There are 9 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 166 grocery stores within the city.
There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 92 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.66% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.77% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $79,370, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $71,399, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $27,266, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $48,600 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $139,795 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $17,649 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.57%, which is low compared to national averages.
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

Blandon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Blandon has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
Blandon has an average population density of 1,366.5 people per square mile.
Residents of Blandon have an average daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Blandon has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 91.38%.