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CaringScore
CaringScore for Ouachita County, 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 Ouachita 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 Ouachita.
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 5.5, Ouachita 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 Ouachita. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Ouachita County, LA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Ouachita, 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 Ouachita 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 5.9, Ouachita rates above average for those seeking adult day care services.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking adult day care services. At 240.7 physicians per capita, Ouachita closely matches the national average. Ouachita scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.3, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Ouachita is 75.1 years -- 3.6 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Ouachita -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 24.1 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Ouachita's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Ouachita County, LA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 240.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8 | 7 |
CostScore for Ouachita County, LA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Ouachita, 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 Ouachita 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 6.2, the costs associated with adult day care services in Ouachita are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for adult day care services in Ouachita is $1,386 , which is 6.6 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Ouachita indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Ouachita County, LA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 88 |
| Healthcare Index | 90 |
| Housing Index | 68 |
| Food Index | 97 |
| Utilities Index | 85 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Ouachita County, LA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for adult day care services in Ouachita. 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 Ouachita is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Ouachita rates below 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 214 days each year in Ouachita, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Ouachita than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Ouachita is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $39,243 per year, the population of Ouachita earns a lower than average median household income. Ouachita has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.61 percent of the population in Ouachita is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Ouachita | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 110 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 54.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 86.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 19.9 | 13.8 |
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