Senior Living in Marrero, Louisiana

Top zip codes in Marrero, LA: 70072

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Marrero scores lower than the Louisiana average of 72.
Marrero scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 16 hospitals within close range of the city, including West Jefferson Medical Center, Touro Infirmary, and Ochsner Baptist Medical Center Llc.
There are 66 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Marrero Healthcare Center, Tranquil Living, and Wynhoven Healthcare Center.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 75.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 523 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (24% of residents).
There are 25 golf courses in or around the city, including Plantation Golf & Country Club, Timberlane Country Club, and Championship Course at Stonebridge Country Club.
There are 31 parks near the city center, including Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Louisiana Dry Ice and Shipping Co, and Hassel\'s RV & Trailer Park.
There are 296 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church-Marrero, Cypress Grove Mssnry Bapt Ch, and Ames Boulevard Baptist Church.
There are 35 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 356 grocery stores within the city.
There are 16 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 112 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 1.25% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.43% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 7.88%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
Louisiana has an average state income tax of 2.68%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $57,224, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $45,133, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $20,476, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $56,658 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $60,532 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $9,100 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $36,608 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.27%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Marrero receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Marrero has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
This city has below average air quality.
Marrero has a dense population density of 2,714.3 people per square mile.
Residents of Marrero have an average daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Marrero has a very low public school quality ranking.
The city has a very low public school safety rating.
This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.03%.