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CaringScore
CaringScore for HANAHAN, SC
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 HANAHAN 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 HANAHAN.
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 4.1, HANAHAN rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for HANAHAN. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for HANAHAN, SC
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in HANAHAN, 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 HANAHAN 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 4, HANAHAN rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 69.1 physicians per capita, HANAHAN trails the national average by 68.7 percent. HANAHAN trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 70.8 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 5.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in HANAHAN is 76.5 years -- 1.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in HANAHAN -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 14.5 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of HANAHAN's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | HANAHAN, SC | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 69.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 2.8 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0.6 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 2.3 | 7 |
CostScore for HANAHAN, SC
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in HANAHAN, 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 HANAHAN 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 4.9, HANAHAN is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in HANAHAN is $3,275 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for HANAHAN is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 97 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | HANAHAN, SC |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 101 |
| Healthcare Index | 107 |
| Housing Index | 97 |
| Food Index | 107 |
| Utilities Index | 103 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for HANAHAN, SC
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in HANAHAN. 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 HANAHAN is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.1, HANAHAN 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 207 days each year in HANAHAN, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 39°F in January, winters tend to be milder in HANAHAN than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in HANAHAN is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $49,017 per year, the population of HANAHAN earns a median household income on par with the national average. HANAHAN has an unemployment rate of 8.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.78 percent of the population in HANAHAN is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | HANAHAN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 93.2 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 113.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 52.9 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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