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Vermont Aging Statistics & Resource Guide

By Sixty and Me • September 21, 2020 • Aging

The Vermont Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Vermont. With an aging population and the average cost of care averaging between $27.25 an hour for home care to $11,285 a month for skilled nursing care, Vermont is typically less expensive than the national average. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease organisations and government agencies that offer assistance to caregivers and senior citizens.

Vermont Key Statistics

27.6% of the Vermont population is aged 60 or over with 13% of seniors aged 65+ living alone.
With a steep top income tax rate, it is one of the least tax friendly states for retirees, with the highest income tax set at 8.75% and an average property tax set at $1,908 per $100,000 in home value.
50.2% of certified nursing home beds were rated four or five-stars over a three-month period compared to a US national average of 47.3%.
The median household income for a Vermont senior (65+) is $42,542.
13,000 people aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in Vermont.

Choosing Long Term Care in Vermont

Vermont Home Care Agencies Directory: The average hourly home care rate in Vermont is $27.25, making Vermont more expensive than the national average ($22.50) for home care.
Vermont Adult Day Care Directory: The average cost of adult day care in Vermont is $3,033 per month making Vermont more expensive than the national average ($1,625) for adult day care.
Vermont Assisted Living Directory: The average cost of assisted living in Vermont is $5,338 per month making Vermont more expensive than the national average ($4,051) for assisted living.
Vermont Skilled Nursing Directory: The average cost of skilled nursing in Vermont is $11,285 per month making Vermont more expensive than the national average ($8,517) for skilled nursing.