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CaringScore for Natchitoches, LA
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for adult day care services in Natchitoches was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose adult day care services in Natchitoches.
A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 4.8, Natchitoches is on par with the national average for those seeking adult day care services.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Natchitoches. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Natchitoches, LA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Natchitoches, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for adult day care services. The HealthScore for Natchitoches is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 3.6, Natchitoches rates below average for those seeking adult day care services.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 104.7 physicians per capita, Natchitoches trails the national average by 52.5 percent. Natchitoches trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 61.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Natchitoches is 74.2 years -- 4.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Natchitoches is 74.2 years -- 4.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Natchitoches's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Natchitoches, LA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 104.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 2.5 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 5.1 | 7 |
CostScore for Natchitoches, LA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Natchitoches, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for adult day care services. The CostScore for Natchitoches is based on data such as the average monthly cost of adult day care services in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.3, the costs associated with adult day care services in Natchitoches are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for adult day care services in Natchitoches is $1,386 , which is 6.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Natchitoches indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 40.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Natchitoches, LA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 85 |
| Healthcare Index | 91 |
| Housing Index | 60 |
| Food Index | 98 |
| Utilities Index | 87 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Natchitoches, LA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Natchitoches. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for adult day care services. The LivabilityScore for Natchitoches is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.6, Natchitoches is on par with the national average for adult day care services.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for adult day care services. The sun shines an average of 215 days each year in Natchitoches, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Natchitoches than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Natchitoches is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $27,348 per year, the population of Natchitoches earns a lower than average median household income. Natchitoches has an unemployment rate of 8.30 percent, roughly 8.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.60 percent of the population in Natchitoches is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 11.9 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Natchitoches | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 212.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 150.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 27.9 | 13.8 |
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