2021 New York State Elder Economic Security Index Issued Report Shows More Seniors (65+) Falling Into Economic Insecurity The Index is Available for Every County/Municipality in the State
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Thursday, September 8, 2022
Nationally, the 2021 Index found that Social Security Benefits cover only 68% of senior's basic living costs for a single renter and 81% for a senior couple.
Key Points:
- Nationally, the 2021 Index found that Social Security Benefits cover only 68% of senior's basic living costs for a single renter and 81% for a senior couple.
- And approximately 25% of seniors rely on Social Security benefits for 90% of their total income.
- For more information about the Elder Economic Security Index for New York State and all counties, visit www.nysenior.org .
- www.elderindex.org contains state, county, and metropolitan area data for the 2021 Elder Index, last updated on November 5, 2021