Assisted Living Facilities in Kuna, Idaho

CaringScore for Kuna, 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 Kuna 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 Kuna.

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, Kuna 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 Kuna. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kuna, ID

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Kuna, 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 Kuna 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 7.1, Kuna 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 266.7 physicians per capita, Kuna scores 21.0 percent better than the national average. Kuna trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 61.5 percent, with 0.5, and scores 26.2 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kuna is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Kuna -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 21.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Kuna's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Kuna, ID	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	266.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0.5	1.3
Cardiologists	8.1	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	12.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kuna, ID

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Kuna, 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 Kuna 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 5.1, Kuna is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Kuna is $3,270 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kuna is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 102 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 93 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Kuna, ID
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	93
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	100
Transportation Index	101

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Kuna, ID

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Kuna. 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 Kuna is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.1, Kuna is on par with the national 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 208 days each year in Kuna, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Kuna 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 index in Kuna is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $56,979 per year, the population of Kuna earns a median household income on par with the national average. Kuna has an unemployment rate of 9.10 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 5.86 percent of the population in Kuna is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 55.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Kuna	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	4.1	18.8
Places of Worship	86.7	220.5
Public Transit	68.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	63.4	97.7
Pharmacies	25.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65