Assisted Living Facilities in Phillipsburg, New Jersey

CaringScore for Phillipsburg, NJ

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 Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg.

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 4.4, Phillipsburg rates below average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Phillipsburg, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg 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 4.6, Phillipsburg is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 148.2 physicians per capita, Phillipsburg trails the national average by 32.8 percent. Phillipsburg trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and scores 35.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 12.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Phillipsburg is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Phillipsburg is 78.7 years -- 1.0 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Phillipsburg's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Phillipsburg, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	148.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.9	1.3
Cardiologists	3.6	7.7
Oncologists	1.8	3.5
Orthopedists	6.3	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Phillipsburg, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Phillipsburg, 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 Phillipsburg 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 3.7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Phillipsburg are generally more expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Phillipsburg is $4,938 , which is 51.4 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Phillipsburg 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 16.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Phillipsburg, NJ
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	84
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	99

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Phillipsburg, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Phillipsburg. 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 Phillipsburg is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.1, Phillipsburg 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 202 days each year in Phillipsburg, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Phillipsburg tend to be similar to 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 Phillipsburg is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $45,936 per year, the population of Phillipsburg earns a lower than average median household income. Phillipsburg has an unemployment rate of 9.40 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.20 percent of the population in Phillipsburg 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	Phillipsburg	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	12.9	136.1
Libraries	10	18.8
Places of Worship	99.6	220.5
Public Transit	151.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	165.6	97.7
Pharmacies	20.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65