Senior Apartments facilities near San Tan Valley, AZ

Cost of Living

The community in which a care facility is based can have a huge effect on the cost of care. The overall cost of living is a motivating factor when selecting which facility works for your loved one's needs. The rent burden for San Tan Valley is about 20.1% of the average monthly income. Per month, the median price of rent in San Tan Valley is $1,126 per month and the median home value in San Tan Valley is around $180,103.

Demographics and Values

In San Tan Valley, 4.2% are widowed, 8.7% do not have health insurance, 9.5% have some form of disability, and 11.4% live in poverty. In San Tan Valley, 9.0% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. In terms of education, 20.5% have a college degree, 28.5% have a high-school diploma, and 6.6% have a graduate degree. Racially, the population of San Tan Valley is 84.6% white, 2.8% other or not specified, 2.1% Asian, 4.6% black, 0.5% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 22.7% Hispanic, 3.8% mixed race, and 1.6% Native American. The total population of San Tan Valley consists of 90,665 people. San Tan Valley has a population density of 954 people per square mile. Out of the total city population, 50.6% are female and 49.4% are male. The median age of San Tan Valley is 32 years old.

State Information

An overview of Arizona

Based on natural beauty, Arizona ranks 33rd in the nation. There are 96 hospitals and 153 health centers that service a population of 7,296,554. Verde Valley Medical Center, Flagstaff Medical Center, and Mayo Clinic Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Overall, Arizona ranks 34th out of all states in quality of life and 23rd in healthcare. Out of a national average of 100, Arizona has a cost of living index rating of 98, a grocery index rating of 97, and a housing index rating of 92.

Social demographics of the state

The state of Arizona ranks 11th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 34% of Arizona's population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 4,673 different congregations. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-26%, Mainline Protestant-12%, and Historically Black Protestant-1%. In Arizona there are 67 masonic lodges. The state has a median age of 38 and 30% of its population being over the age of 55. In the most recent presidential election, 49% of Arizona residents voted Republican and 45% voted Democrat.

State-wide weather information

Arizona experiences an average humidity rating of about 39%.Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of January at around 61%. During the winter, the average temperature in Arizona drops to around 46°F. The average high winter temperature is around 75°F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 11°F during the month of December. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 81°F.Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 112°F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 34°F during the month of June. The average air quality index rating in Arizona is 49.9 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of April with a rating of 65.5 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in July with an average of 4.92 inches of precipitation a month.On average, the state receives 1.04 inches of precipitation a month. While residents of Arizona mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Arizona can include earthquakes (moderate) and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Arizona

The state of Arizona has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of oak, jojoba, spruce, and cereus.While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the collared lizard, the black and brown bears, the rattlesnakes, or the cactus wren (the state bird).The state animal of Arizona is the the ringtail cat.