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CaringScore
CaringScore for Bonneville County, ID
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 Bonneville 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 Bonneville.
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 5.9, Bonneville rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Bonneville. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Bonneville County, ID
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Bonneville, 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 Bonneville 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 6.3, Bonneville 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 214.9 physicians per capita, Bonneville closely matches the national average. Bonneville trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Bonneville is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Bonneville -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 3.6 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Bonneville's environmental health -- trails the national average by 20.0 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Bonneville County, ID | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 214.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.8 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 12.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Bonneville County, ID
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Bonneville, 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 Bonneville is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.8, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Bonneville are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Bonneville is $3,000 , which is 8.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Bonneville indexes at 7.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 13.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Bonneville County, ID |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 93 |
| Healthcare Index | 93 |
| Housing Index | 87 |
| Food Index | 101 |
| Utilities Index | 89 |
| Transportation Index | 90 |
LivabilityScore for Bonneville County, ID
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Bonneville. 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 Bonneville is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Bonneville 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 204 days each year in Bonneville, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Bonneville than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Bonneville is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $53,112 per year, the population of Bonneville earns a median household income on par with the national average. Bonneville has an unemployment rate of 8.20 percent, roughly 9.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.94 percent of the population in Bonneville is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 16.9 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Bonneville | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.7 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 178.1 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 12.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 96.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 7 | 13.8 |
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