Senior Living in Machias, Maine
Top zip codes in Machias, ME: 04654
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.