There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Farmington, Maine. This includes 7 facilities in Farmington and 13 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Maine range from $107 to $268, with a mean expenditure running around $165. The monthly cost averages roughly $4,950 and ranges between $3,200 and $8,040. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $59,400, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Farmington, Maine
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- Farmington scores lower than the Maine average of 68.
- Farmington scores significantly lower 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 (Franklin Memorial Hospital and Franklin Memorial Hospital).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Oliver Leap House, Pinewood Terrace, and Orchard Park Rehab and Living.
- There is a very 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 79.2, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 19 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 an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 14 golf courses in or around the city, including Sandy River Golf Course, Belgrade Lakes Golf Club, and Lakewood Golf Course.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 18 churches in or near the city, including Congregational Church First, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Mount Blue Motel.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.70% of total income, which is lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.99% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 5.50%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Maine has an average state income tax of 5.08%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $53,675, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,406, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,974, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $49,410 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $104,573 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $28,730 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $50,107 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.99%, 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.
- Farmington receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Farmington has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Farmington has a very sparse population density of 80.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Farmington have a short daily commute time.
- Farmington has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.30%.
Farmington is a small city in Franklin County, Maine. It has a population of 9,869, with 416,557 residents in the encompassing metro area. The 55-and-over community makes up about 28% of the total population.
Farmington has a medium SeniorScore™ of 62. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $37,000 (the Maine state average is $47,000). The median housing price in Farmington is $187,500, which is less than the state average of $253,500. Farmington also has an average unemployment rate of around 6.99%.
Farmington has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Farmington has better than average air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.