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CaringScore
CaringScore for Montgomery County, AL
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 Montgomery 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 Montgomery.
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 5.8, Montgomery 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 Montgomery. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Montgomery County, AL
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery 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 6.4, Montgomery 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 255.3 physicians per capita, Montgomery scores 15.8 percent better than the national average. Montgomery trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 25.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Montgomery is 75 years -- 3.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Montgomery is 75 years -- 3.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Montgomery's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Montgomery County, AL | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 255.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 8.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Montgomery County, AL
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery 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 6.6, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Montgomery are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Montgomery is $3,125 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Montgomery indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 33.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Montgomery County, AL |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 90 |
| Healthcare Index | 88 |
| Housing Index | 67 |
| Food Index | 103 |
| Utilities Index | 98 |
| Transportation Index | 99 |
LivabilityScore for Montgomery County, AL
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Montgomery. 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 Montgomery is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Montgomery 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 214 days each year in Montgomery, 4.4 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 Montgomery than in 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 Montgomery is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $43,809 per year, the population of Montgomery earns a lower than average median household income. Montgomery has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.54 percent of the population in Montgomery is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Montgomery | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 93.1 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 24.4 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 86.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 13.7 | 13.8 |
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