Assisted Living Facilities in Mount Vernon, Illinois

CaringScore for Mount Vernon, IL

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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon.

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 5.5, Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Mount Vernon, IL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 6.9, Mount Vernon 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 197.2 physicians per capita, Mount Vernon closely matches the national average. Mount Vernon scores 284.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 5, and scores 92.3 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 37.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mount Vernon is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Mount Vernon is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Mount Vernon's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Mount Vernon, IL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	197.2	220.5
Geriatricians	5	1.3
Cardiologists	15	7.7
Oncologists	2.5	3.5
Orthopedists	15	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Mount Vernon, IL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 5.5, Mount Vernon is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon is $3,398 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mount Vernon indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Mount Vernon, IL
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	41
Food Index	98
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	103

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Mount Vernon, IL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Mount Vernon tend to be similar to 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 Mount Vernon is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $32,918 per year, the population of Mount Vernon earns a lower than average median household income. Mount Vernon has an unemployment rate of 8.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 18.55 percent of the population in Mount Vernon is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 41.0 percent.

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Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Mount Vernon	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.7	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	234.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	145.9	97.7
Pharmacies	57.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65