Assisted Living Facilities in Branson, Missouri

CaringScore for Branson, MO

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 Branson 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 Branson.

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 6.4, Branson 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 Branson. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Branson, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Branson, 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 Branson 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, Branson rates above average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 185 physicians per capita, Branson trails the national average by 16.1 percent. Branson trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 36.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 12.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Branson is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Branson is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Branson's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Branson, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	185	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	8.2	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	4.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Branson, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Branson, 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 Branson 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 8.4, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Branson are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Branson is $2,000 , which is 38.7 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Branson indexes at 6.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 13.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Branson, MO
Aggregate Index	94
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	87
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	97
Transportation Index	96

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Branson, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Branson. 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 Branson is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Branson 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 209 days each year in Branson, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Branson tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Branson is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $36,295 per year, the population of Branson earns a lower than average median household income. Branson has an unemployment rate of 16.50 percent, roughly 81.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 19.07 percent of the population in Branson is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 44.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Branson	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	7.8	136.1
Libraries	2.1	18.8
Places of Worship	125.9	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	853.6	97.7
Pharmacies	56.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65