Senior Living in Stafford Springs, Connecticut

Top zip codes in Stafford Springs, CT: 06076

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Stafford Springs scores significantly lower than the Connecticut average of 75.
Stafford Springs scores lower than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Johnson Memorial Hospital).
There are 25 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Evergreen Health Care Center, Lyon Manor, and Old Post Village.
There is an average 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 24 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
There are 89 golf courses in or around the city, including Quaboag Country Club, Hampden Country Club, and Cedar Knob Golf Course.
There is 1 park near the city center (Nipmuck State Forest).
There are 28 churches in or near the city, including First United Methodist Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, and St Edward\'s Church.
There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 19 grocery stores within the city.
There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
There are 16 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.78% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.63% 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 $71,754, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $66,726, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $28,766, 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 7.67%, 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

Stafford Springs receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
Stafford Springs has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has average air quality.
This city has above average water quality.
Stafford Springs has a sparse population density of 147.9 people per square mile.
Residents of Stafford Springs have a long daily commute time.
The city has an average public transportation ridership.
Stafford Springs has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has an average public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 91.65%.