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CaringScore
CaringScore for Natchitoches County, LA
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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches.
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 4.7, Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Natchitoches County, LA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches 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 3.6, Natchitoches rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 104.7 physicians per capita, Natchitoches trails the national average by 52.5 percent. Natchitoches trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 61.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Natchitoches is 74.2 years -- 4.7 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Natchitoches -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 8.4 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Natchitoches's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Natchitoches County, LA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 104.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 2.5 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 5.1 | 7 |
CostScore for Natchitoches County, LA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Natchitoches, 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 Natchitoches 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 6.9, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Natchitoches are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Natchitoches is $3,176 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Natchitoches indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 49.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Natchitoches County, LA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 83 |
| Healthcare Index | 91 |
| Housing Index | 51 |
| Food Index | 98 |
| Utilities Index | 87 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Natchitoches County, LA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Natchitoches. 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 Natchitoches is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.3, Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Natchitoches than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Natchitoches is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $32,142 per year, the population of Natchitoches earns a lower than average median household income. Natchitoches has an unemployment rate of 8.30 percent, roughly 8.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.71 percent of the population in Natchitoches is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Natchitoches | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 212.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 97.9 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 12.6 | 13.8 |
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