Senior Living in Machias, Maine

Top zip codes in Machias, ME: 04654

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Machias scores significantly lower than the Maine average of 68.
Machias 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 is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Down East Community Hospital).
There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Maine Veterans Homes, Marshall Healthcare Facility, and Maine Veterans Home.
There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has an average violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (33% of residents).
There is 1 golf course in or around the city (St. Croix Country Club).
There is 1 park near the city center (Sunrise Expeditions).
There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Machias Community of Christ, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Centre St Congregational Chr.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There is 1 grocery store within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.63% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $41,756, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $32,490, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $17,446, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.81%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Machias receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Machias has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Machias has a very sparse population density of 34.2 people per square mile.
Residents of Machias have a very short daily commute time.
Machias has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 87.92%.