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CaringScore
CaringScore for Allen County, IN
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for home health agencies in Allen 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 home health agencies in Allen.
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 5.7, Allen rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Allen. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Allen County, IN
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Allen, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for home health agencies. The HealthScore for Allen 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 6.1, Allen rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking home health agencies. At 237.4 physicians per capita, Allen closely matches the national average. Allen trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 35.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 26.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Allen is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Allen -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 56.6 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Allen's environmental health -- trails the national average by 58.2 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Allen County, IN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 237.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0.6 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 12.4 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Allen County, IN
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Allen, 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 home health agencies. The CostScore for Allen is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.5, the costs associated with home health agencies in Allen are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Allen is $3,575 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Allen indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 37.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Allen County, IN |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 88 |
| Healthcare Index | 97 |
| Housing Index | 63 |
| Food Index | 91 |
| Utilities Index | 85 |
| Transportation Index | 101 |
LivabilityScore for Allen County, IN
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Allen. 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 home health agencies. The LivabilityScore for Allen is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Allen rates below average for home health agencies.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for home health agencies. The sun shines an average of 180 days each year in Allen, 12.2 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Allen 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 index in Allen is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,489 per year, the population of Allen earns a lower than average median household income. Allen has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 12.06 percent of the population in Allen is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Allen | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 87.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 68.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 60.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 12.5 | 13.8 |
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