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CaringScore
CaringScore for Salem, NH
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 Salem 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 Salem.
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, Salem 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 Salem. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Salem, NH
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 5.4, Salem 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 180 physicians per capita, Salem trails the national average by 18.4 percent. Salem trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and scores 24.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 14.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Salem is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Salem -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 12.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Salem's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Salem, NH | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 180 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.7 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 5 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Salem, NH
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Salem, 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 Salem 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 3.3, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Salem are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Salem is $3,800 , which is 16.5 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Salem indexes at 31.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 65.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Salem, NH |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 131 |
| Healthcare Index | 115 |
| Housing Index | 165 |
| Food Index | 102 |
| Utilities Index | 129 |
| Transportation Index | 101 |
LivabilityScore for Salem, NH
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Salem. 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 Salem is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.5, Salem 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 200 days each year in Salem, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Salem 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 Salem is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $73,495 per year, the population of Salem earns a better than average median household income. Salem has an unemployment rate of 5.80 percent, roughly 36.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.97 percent of the population in Salem is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Salem | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.6 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 12.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 54.1 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 37.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 147.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 17.1 | 13.8 |
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