Assisted Living Facilities in Rathdrum, Idaho

CaringScore for Rathdrum, ID

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 Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum.

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 6, Rathdrum 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 Rathdrum. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Rathdrum, ID

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rathdrum, 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 Rathdrum 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 6.5, Rathdrum 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 218.3 physicians per capita, Rathdrum closely matches the national average. Rathdrum trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 13.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Rathdrum is 79.7 years -- 2.3 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Rathdrum -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Rathdrum's environmental health -- trails the national average by 12.7 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Rathdrum, ID	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	218.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0.7	1.3
Cardiologists	7	7.7
Oncologists	1.4	3.5
Orthopedists	7.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Rathdrum, ID

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rathdrum, 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 Rathdrum 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 5.7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Rathdrum are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Rathdrum is $3,325 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Rathdrum is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 19.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Rathdrum, ID
Aggregate Index	102
Healthcare Index	93
Housing Index	119
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	90
Transportation Index	92

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Rathdrum, ID

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rathdrum. 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 Rathdrum is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.4, Rathdrum 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 175 days each year in Rathdrum, 14.6 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Rathdrum tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Rathdrum is 50.0 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 $57,363 per year, the population of Rathdrum earns a better than average median household income. Rathdrum has an unemployment rate of 12.60 percent, roughly 38.5 percent higher than the national average. And about 8.97 percent of the population in Rathdrum is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 31.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Rathdrum	Nat'l Avg
Parks	5.5	136.1
Libraries	5.7	18.8
Places of Worship	69.9	220.5
Public Transit	5	110.4
Grocery Stores	84.9	97.7
Pharmacies	14.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65