Assisted Living Facilities in South Ogden, Utah

CaringScore for South Ogden, UT

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 South Ogden 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 South Ogden.

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, South Ogden 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 South Ogden. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for South Ogden, UT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in South Ogden, 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 South Ogden 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, South Ogden 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 141.9 physicians per capita, South Ogden trails the national average by 35.6 percent. South Ogden trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 33.8 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 12.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in South Ogden is 78.4 years -- 0.6 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in South Ogden -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 68.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of South Ogden's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	South Ogden, UT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	141.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	5.6	7.7
Oncologists	0.9	3.5
Orthopedists	6.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for South Ogden, UT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in South Ogden, 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 South Ogden 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 7, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in South Ogden are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in South Ogden is $2,785 , which is 14.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for South Ogden is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 105 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	South Ogden, UT
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	105
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	76
Transportation Index	97

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for South Ogden, UT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in South Ogden. 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 South Ogden is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, South Ogden 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 224 days each year in South Ogden, 9.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in South Ogden tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in South Ogden is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $60,435 per year, the population of South Ogden earns a better than average median household income. South Ogden has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.54 percent of the population in South Ogden is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 18.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	South Ogden	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0.4	136.1
Libraries	2.7	18.8
Places of Worship	159.8	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	12.3	97.7
Pharmacies	6.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65