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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.