There are 7 assisted living facilities serving Lancaster, New Hampshire. This includes 1 facility in Lancaster and 6 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in New Hampshire is around $146, with costs ranging between $70 and $283 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $4,373, with costs ranging from about $2,097 to $8,500. The mean annual cost is $52,470, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Lancaster, New Hampshire
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- Lancaster scores significantly lower than the New Hampshire average of 75.
- Lancaster scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Weeks Medical Center and Androscoggin Valley Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Genesis Health Care Corporation, Country Village Center, and Morrison Nursing Home.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 80.3, 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 very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Waumbek Golf Club, Mountain View Golf Course, and Bethlehem Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Weeks State Park, Mountain Lake Campground, and Israel River Campground.
- There are 14 churches in or near the city, including Church of Christ Scientist, Assembly of God Church, and United Church of Christ Cong.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 5.25% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 2.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 0.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- New Hampshire has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $66,623, which is higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,620, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,667, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $57,000 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $110,230 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $16,900 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $52,624 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.20%, 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.
- Lancaster receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Lancaster has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Lancaster has a very sparse population density of 63.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Lancaster have an average daily commute time.
- Lancaster has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has an average public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.56%.
Lancaster is a small city in Coos County, New Hampshire. It has a population of just 3,774, with 414,257 people in the surrounding statistical area. 34% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Lancaster has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's average household income is $40,000 ($28,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $65,000 for the state of New Hampshire. The average home price in Lancaster is $244,500, which is much lower than the state average of $358,500. Lancaster also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 5.2%.
Lancaster has harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall annually. Lancaster has very low air quality and a very low crime rate in relation to similarly-sized cities.