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CaringScore for Arlington, MN
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 Arlington 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 Arlington.
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 4.9, Arlington is on par with the national average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Arlington. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Arlington, MN
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Arlington, 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 Arlington 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 4.3, Arlington rates below average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 26.3 physicians per capita, Arlington trails the national average by 88.1 percent. Arlington trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 65.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Arlington is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Arlington -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 13.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Arlington's environmental health -- trails the national average by 76.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Arlington, MN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 26.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 6.7 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Arlington, MN
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Arlington, 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 Arlington is based on data such as the average monthly cost of home health agencies in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.6, Arlington is on par with the national average for home health agencies.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Arlington is $3,909 , which is 7.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Arlington is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 26.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Arlington, MN |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 96 |
| Healthcare Index | 107 |
| Housing Index | 74 |
| Food Index | 100 |
| Utilities Index | 104 |
| Transportation Index | 105 |
LivabilityScore for Arlington, MN
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Arlington. 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 Arlington is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.4, Arlington rates above 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 200 days each year in Arlington, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 3°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Arlington 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 Arlington is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $45,821 per year, the population of Arlington earns a lower than average median household income. Arlington has an unemployment rate of 7.60 percent, roughly 16.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.84 percent of the population in Arlington is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 28.0 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Arlington | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 33.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 260.5 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 195.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 48.8 | 13.8 |
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