Assisted Living Facilities in Jefferson City, Missouri

CaringScore for Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City.

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 6.5, Jefferson City 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 Jefferson City. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Jefferson City, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City 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 7.9, Jefferson City 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 289.8 physicians per capita, Jefferson City scores 31.4 percent better than the national average. Jefferson City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 16.4 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Jefferson City is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Jefferson City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Jefferson City's environmental health -- is 63.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Jefferson City, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	289.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	9.4	7.7
Oncologists	5.3	3.5
Orthopedists	8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Jefferson City, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Jefferson City, 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 Jefferson City 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 7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Jefferson City are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Jefferson City is $2,580 , which is 20.9 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Jefferson City is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 23.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Jefferson City, MO
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	77
Food Index	99
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	97

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Jefferson City, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Jefferson City. 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 Jefferson City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Jefferson City 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 198 days each year in Jefferson City, 3.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Jefferson City tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Jefferson City is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $46,427 per year, the population of Jefferson City earns a lower than average median household income. Jefferson City has an unemployment rate of 7.10 percent, roughly 22.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.00 percent of the population in Jefferson City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

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Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Jefferson City	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.8	136.1
Libraries	2.7	18.8
Places of Worship	103.7	220.5
Public Transit	58.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	78.9	97.7
Pharmacies	12.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65