Assisted Living Facilities in Lompoc, California

CaringScore for Lompoc, CA

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 Lompoc 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 Lompoc.

A 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 5.4, Lompoc is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Lompoc. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Lompoc, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc 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, Lompoc 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 237.1 physicians per capita, Lompoc closely matches the national average. Lompoc trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 84.6 percent, with 0.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lompoc is 80.7 years -- 3.6 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Lompoc -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Lompoc's environmental health -- trails the national average by 21.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Lompoc, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	237.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.1	7.7
Oncologists	3.1	3.5
Orthopedists	8.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Lompoc, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lompoc, 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 Lompoc 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 3.6, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Lompoc are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Lompoc is $3,725 , which is 14.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lompoc indexes at 21.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 55.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Lompoc, CA
Aggregate Index	121
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	155
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	117

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Lompoc, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.3, Lompoc rates above 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 285 days each year in Lompoc, 39.0 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 41°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Lompoc than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 73°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Lompoc is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $48,018 per year, the population of Lompoc earns a lower than average median household income. Lompoc has an unemployment rate of 16.70 percent, roughly 83.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.93 percent of the population in Lompoc is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 24.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Lompoc	Nat'l Avg
Parks	6.9	136.1
Libraries	3.9	18.8
Places of Worship	57.3	220.5
Public Transit	288.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	114.3	97.7
Pharmacies	7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65