Senior Living in Gorman, Texas

Top zip codes in Gorman, TX: 76454

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

Gorman scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
Gorman scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (De Leon Hospital).
There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Homestead Nursing and Rehabilitation of Gorman, Valley View Healthcare Center, and DeLeon Nursing & Rehabilitation, L.P. .
There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a high property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Lakeside Country Club, Lone Cedar Country Club, and Rolling Oaks Golf Club.
There is 1 park near the city center (Parks & Wildlife Department).
There are no churches in or near the city.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.72% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.08% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $37,276, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $29,083, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $13,890, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $39,180 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $56,575 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $7,800 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $43,449 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.42%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Gorman receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Gorman has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Gorman has a very sparse population density of 12.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Gorman have an average daily commute time.
Gorman has a low public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.83%.