Assisted Living Facilities in Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania

CaringScore for Pen Argyl, PA

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 Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl.

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, Pen Argyl 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 Pen Argyl. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Pen Argyl, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Pen Argyl, 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 Pen Argyl 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 6.2, Pen Argyl 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 214.6 physicians per capita, Pen Argyl closely matches the national average. Pen Argyl scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2, and scores 24.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 24.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Pen Argyl is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Pen Argyl -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 89.2 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Pen Argyl's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Pen Argyl, PA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	214.6	220.5
Geriatricians	2	1.3
Cardiologists	10	7.7
Oncologists	5.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Pen Argyl, PA

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

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Pen Argyl is $3,073 , which is 5.8 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Pen Argyl is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 98 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 11.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Pen Argyl, PA
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	89
Food Index	105
Utilities Index	104
Transportation Index	98

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Pen Argyl, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Pen Argyl. 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 Pen Argyl is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.4, Pen Argyl 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 205 days each year in Pen Argyl, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Pen Argyl than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Pen Argyl is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $50,227 per year, the population of Pen Argyl earns a median household income on par with the national average. Pen Argyl has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 13.00 percent of the population in Pen Argyl is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Pen Argyl	Nat'l Avg
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	83.1	220.5
Public Transit	151.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	165.3	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65