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WHAT WE LEARNED FROM JCOA’s 2020 SURVEY

JCOA Senior Survey Highlights
Alaska vs US Size

2020 Seniors are healthier, wealthier and have better insurance than previous survey years

  • 28.7% of Juneau residents are 55 and older
  • 84% own their own homes and pay taxes
  • 80-90% (depending on age) drive their own cars
  • 63% volunteer in the community
  • 95% over 65 have Medicare Insurance
  • 66% over 65 have State of Alaska Retirement
  • 40% have Long Term Care Insurance
  • 42-46% (depending on age) take continuing education classes (UAS/CS)
  • 72-84% (depending on age) recreate weekly (walking, hiking, swimming, gyms, skiing)

AGING! SO COOL, EVERYONE IS DOING IT!