There are 22 assisted living facilities serving Worton, Maryland. This includes 4 facilities in Worton and 18 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Maryland is around $113, with costs running between $30 and $293 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,400, with costs ranging from around $900 up to $8,800. The median annual cost is $40,800, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Worton, Maryland
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- Worton scores lower than the Maryland average of 78.
- Worton 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 (Chester River Hospital Center and Upper Shore Comm Hlth Ctr).
- There are 16 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including D's Place, Our Home In The Country 2, and University of Maryland Shore Nursing and Rehab Center.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 24 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 39 golf courses in or around the city, including Chester River Yacht & Country Club, Aberdeen Proving Ground -Ruggles, and Beechtree Golf Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (YMCA Camp Tockwogh and Ducks Neck Campground).
- There are 8 churches in or near the city, including LA Motte David H, Calvary Chapel of Chestertown, and Asbury United Methodist Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 11 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 3.09% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.67% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $103,642, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $51,071, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $45,195, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $55,800 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $95,448 per year, which are high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,100 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.03%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Worton receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Worton has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Worton has a very sparse population density of 61.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Worton have an average daily commute time.
- Worton has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 78.31%.
Worton is a small town in Kent County within the State of Maryland. Though the city has just 2,301 residents, the surrounding statistical area includes a total population of 252,878. 36% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Worton is 78. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($45,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $75,000 for the entire state of Maryland. The average home price in Worton is $340,500, which is lower than the Maryland average of $450,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 8.03%.
Worton has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives large amounts of precipitation each year. Worton has low air quality in relation to other cities in the United States.