Senior Living in Severn, Maryland

Top zip codes in Severn, MD: 21144

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Severn scores lower than the Maryland average of 78.
Severn scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 15 hospitals within close range of the city, including Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Clifton T Perkins Hosp Center, and Crownsville Hospital Center.
There are 232 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including BWF Place, Morningside House of Friendship, and North Arundel Health and Rehabilitation Center.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 685 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (20% of residents).
There are 96 golf courses in or around the city, including Courses At Fort Meade, The -Parks, Timbers At Troy, The, and Chartwell Golf & Country Club.
There are 9 parks near the city center, including Washington DC / Capitol KOA, Kinder Farm Park, and Patuxent Research Refuge.
There are 554 churches in or near the city, including Chesapeake Baptist Church, Severn Baptist Church, and St Bernadette Church.
There are 19 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 317 grocery stores within the city.
There are 16 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 250 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.54% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.66% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $104,942, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $95,872, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $37,092, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,600 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $119,720 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,670 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 6.64%, which is average 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

Severn receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Severn has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
This city has below average water quality.
Severn has a dense population density of 1,990.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Severn have a long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Severn has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.56%.