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CaringScore
CaringScore for Rigby, 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 Rigby 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 Rigby.
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 5.2, Rigby 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 Rigby. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Rigby, ID
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rigby, 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 Rigby 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 3.3, Rigby 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 22.7 physicians per capita, Rigby trails the national average by 89.7 percent. Rigby trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Rigby is 77.9 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Rigby -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 13.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Rigby's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Rigby, ID | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 22.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Rigby, ID
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rigby, 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 Rigby 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 6.7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Rigby are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Rigby is $3,000 , which is 8.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Rigby indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 30.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Rigby, ID |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 89 |
| Healthcare Index | 96 |
| Housing Index | 70 |
| Food Index | 102 |
| Utilities Index | 89 |
| Transportation Index | 91 |
LivabilityScore for Rigby, ID
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Rigby. 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 Rigby is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, Rigby rates above 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 Rigby, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 10°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Rigby than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Rigby 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 $43,210 per year, the population of Rigby earns a lower than average median household income. Rigby has an unemployment rate of 9.00 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 10.92 percent of the population in Rigby is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.0 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Rigby | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 29.3 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 234.9 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 12.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 401.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 28.7 | 13.8 |
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