There are 20 independent living communities serving Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This includes 3 communities in Pottsville and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Pennsylvania range from around $17 to $141 daily, with a mean cost running about $60. The per month expense averages around $1,804 and ranges between $508 and $4,222. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $21,648, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located within Schuylkill County, Pottsville is a small city in the State of Pennsylvania. While the surrounding area has 1,546,595 inhabitants, there are 23,990 living inside the city. The 55+ community currently comprises 33% of the overall population.
Pottsville has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000 and a median household income is $43,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is around 6.81% and the average home price is $135,000, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Pottsville has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets very high levels of rainfall annually. Pottsville has very poor air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other American cities.