Senior Living in Simsbury, Connecticut

Top zip codes in Simsbury, CT: 06070

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Simsbury scores higher than the Connecticut average of 75.
Simsbury scores significantly 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 5 hospitals within close range of the city, including Hebrew Home And Hospital Inc, St Francis Hospital & Medical Center, and John Dempsey Hospital.
There are 84 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mclean , Governor\'s House, and Arden Courts of Avon.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 283 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
There are 110 golf courses in or around the city, including Hop Meadow Country Club, Hotchkiss School Golf Course, and Simsbury Farms Golf Club.
There are 6 parks near the city center, including Massacoe State Forest, Penwood State Park, and Talcott Mountain State Park.
There are 359 churches in or near the city, including St Albans Episcopal Church, Farmington Valley Jewish Congr, and St Mary\'s Rectory.
There are 7 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 219 grocery stores within the city.
There are 18 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 104 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 5.23% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.74% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.85%, which is lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Connecticut has an average state income tax of 3.20%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $152,456, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $119,655, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $55,626, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $66,900 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $160,600 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $21,008 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $49,764 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 5.30%, which is low 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

Simsbury receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Simsbury has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has very poor air quality.
This city has above average water quality.
Simsbury has an average population density of 690.6 people per square mile.
Residents of Simsbury have an average daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Simsbury has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 96.86%.