Senior Living in Lykens, Pennsylvania

Top zip codes in Lykens, PA: 17048

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Lykens scores significantly lower than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
Lykens scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Kepler Center For Nursing and Rehabilitation, Heritage Mill Personal Care Home , and Manor at Susquehanna Village.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very 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 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
There are 40 golf courses in or around the city, including Harrisburg North Public Golf, Monroe Valley Golf Course, and Manada Golf Club.
There are 2 parks near the city center (Martz\'s Gap View Hunting Preserve and Lake Tobias Wildlife Park).
There are 47 churches in or near the city, including Emmanuel Wesleyan Church, Simeon United Lutheran Church, and St Peter\'s United Chr-Christ.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 17 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 3.48% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.54% 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 $56,668, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $47,193, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $21,911, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $51,840 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $114,610 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,080 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,620 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.72%, which is low 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

Lykens receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Lykens has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
Lykens has a sparse population density of 116.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Lykens have a long daily commute time.
The city has a very low public transportation ridership.
Lykens has an average public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 82.38%.