There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. This includes 1 facility in Ellwood City and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Pennsylvania range from around $31 up to $256 per day, with a mean expenditure running approximately $109. The monthly cost averages roughly $3,280 and ranges between $925 and $7,677. Yearly, the average cost is around $39,360, which is below the US average of $42,000.
The cost for assisted living in Ellwood City generally ranges from $1,200 per month to $6,255 per month. The average cost is around $3,075 per month, or about $36,900 per year.
SeniorScore™ for Ellwood City, Pennsylvania
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- Ellwood City scores higher than the Pennsylvania average of 75.
- Ellwood City scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Ellwood City Hospital and St Francis Hosp Of New Castle).
- There are 34 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Trinity Oaks Care Center, Katera's Kove Personal Care & Secured Dementia Community, and Avalon Nursing Center.
- There is a 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 95 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 101 golf courses in or around the city, including Olde Stonewall Golf Club, Connoquenessing Country Club, and Del-Mar Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Cheeseman Farm, McConnells Mill State Park, and Cascade Park.
- There are 63 churches in or near the city, including Queen of Heaven Roman Catholic, Zion Lutheran Church, and Grace Church of Harmony.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 44 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 39 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.94% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.55% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.00%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Pennsylvania has an average state income tax of 3.07%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $52,016, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $43,646, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,873, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $36,900 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,960 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $49,192 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.69%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Ellwood City receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Ellwood City has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- This city has above average water quality.
- Ellwood City has a sparse population density of 467.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Ellwood City have an average daily commute time.
- The city has a high public transportation ridership.
- Ellwood City has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.38%.
Located in Lawrence County, Ellwood City is a small city in the State of Pennsylvania. Though the city is home to 17,185 people, the encompassing area contains a populace of 1,546,595. The 55+ community makes up 32% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Ellwood City is 76. The city has a mean per capita income of $22,000. The mean household income is $44,000 in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is around 6.69% and the mean housing price is $142,500, which is lower than the state average of $213,000.
Ellwood City has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Ellwood City has a low crime rate, above average water quality, and above average air quality ratings.