Senior Living in Brasher Falls, New York

Top zip codes in Brasher Falls, NY: 13613

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.

SeniorScore™ Overview

Brasher Falls scores lower than the New York average of 71.
Brasher Falls scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Massena Memorial Hospital).
There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including St Regis Nursing Home, Highland a Healthcare Facility, and Louisville Housing.
There is a very low 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 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Meadowbrook Golf Club, Cedar View Golf Course, and Port Kent Golf Course.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Riverside Campground and Robert Moses State Park).
There are 2 churches in or near the city (Advent Christian Church and Salvation Army Thrift Store).
There are 5 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 30 grocery stores within the city.
There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 8 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.25% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 2.10% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
New York has an average state income tax of 4.81%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $50,173, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $48,125, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,825, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,840 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $109,500 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,600 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 8.20%, which is average compared to national averages.
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

Brasher Falls receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Brasher Falls has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very good air quality.
Brasher Falls has a very sparse population density of 32.7 people per square mile.
Residents of Brasher Falls have a short daily commute time.
Brasher Falls has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 86.98%.