Assisted Living Facilities in BALCH SPRINGS, Texas

CaringScore for BALCH SPRINGS, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS 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 assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS.

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 4.6, BALCH SPRINGS is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for BALCH SPRINGS. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for BALCH SPRINGS, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for BALCH SPRINGS 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, BALCH SPRINGS rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 225.3 physicians per capita, BALCH SPRINGS closely matches the national average. BALCH SPRINGS trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 15.4 percent, with 1.1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in BALCH SPRINGS is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in BALCH SPRINGS -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 61.4 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of BALCH SPRINGS's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	BALCH SPRINGS, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	225.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.1	1.3
Cardiologists	8.4	7.7
Oncologists	5.5	3.5
Orthopedists	7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for BALCH SPRINGS, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS, 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 assisted living facilities. The CostScore for BALCH SPRINGS is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.6, BALCH SPRINGS is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS is $3,700 , which is 13.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for BALCH SPRINGS indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	BALCH SPRINGS, TX
Aggregate Index	88
Healthcare Index	107
Housing Index	48
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	102

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for BALCH SPRINGS, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in BALCH SPRINGS. 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 assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for BALCH SPRINGS is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.5, BALCH SPRINGS rates below average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 229 days each year in BALCH SPRINGS, 11.7 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in BALCH SPRINGS than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in BALCH SPRINGS is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $39,256 per year, the population of BALCH SPRINGS earns a lower than average median household income. BALCH SPRINGS has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 7.51 percent of the population in BALCH SPRINGS is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 42.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	BALCH SPRINGS	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.8	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	55.6	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	29.5	97.7
Pharmacies	4.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65