Senior Living in Sharon, Vermont

Top zip codes in Sharon, VT: 05065

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Sharon scores higher than the Vermont average of 72.
Sharon scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital and White River Jct Va Medical Center).
There are 12 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Senior Action Center, Kendal at Hanover, and Merry Meadow Farm.
There is a low 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 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 20 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
There are 18 golf courses in or around the city, including Quechee Club, The (Highland Course at Quechee Club, The), Hanover Country Club, and Quechee Club, The -Lakeland.
There are 7 parks near the city center, including Nathan\'s Garden, Storrs Pond Recreation Area, and Quechee Ski Hill.
There are 19 churches in or near the city, including Sharon Congregational Church, Unitarian Universalist, and North Pomfret Congregational Church.
There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 35 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 7 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 6.07% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.73% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.50%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Vermont has an average state income tax of 3.03%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $63,771, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $43,750, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $25,786, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $47,340 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $104,025 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $32,032 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $48,048 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.47%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Sharon receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Sharon has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Sharon has a very sparse population density of 33.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Sharon have an average daily commute time.
Sharon has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 88.17%.