Senior Living in Milbridge, Maine

Top zip codes in Milbridge, ME: 04658

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Milbridge scores significantly lower than the Maine average of 68.
Milbridge 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 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Narraguagus Bay Health Care and Sunrise Care Facility)
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 3 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 a very high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Grindstone Neck Golf Course, Kebo Valley Club, and Northeast Harbor Golf Club.
There are 3 parks near the city center, including Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge, Mainayr Campground, and Sunset Point Campground.
There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Church of Open Bible, Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist, and Allegheny Wesleyan Methodist Church Parsonage.
There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
There is 1 gym or health club 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 $45,512, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $37,321, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $19,768, 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 15.38%, which is very 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

Milbridge receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Milbridge has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Milbridge has a very sparse population density of 55.8 people per square mile.
Residents of Milbridge have a very short daily commute time.
Milbridge has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a low graduation rate of 84.45%.