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CaringScore for Baldwin, WI
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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin.
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 4.1, Baldwin rates below average for those seeking home health agencies.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Baldwin. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Baldwin, WI
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 3.9, Baldwin 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 86.2 physicians per capita, Baldwin trails the national average by 60.9 percent. Baldwin scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and scores 81.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 3.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Baldwin is 80 years -- 2.7 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Baldwin -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 12.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Baldwin's environmental health -- trails the national average by 18.2 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Baldwin, WI | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 86.2 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 2.4 | 7 |
CostScore for Baldwin, WI
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 3.4, the costs associated with home health agencies in Baldwin are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Baldwin is $4,465 , which is 23.2 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Baldwin is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 91 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Baldwin, WI |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 104 |
| Healthcare Index | 103 |
| Housing Index | 91 |
| Food Index | 109 |
| Utilities Index | 102 |
| Transportation Index | 107 |
LivabilityScore for Baldwin, WI
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Baldwin. 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 Baldwin is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Baldwin 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 194 days each year in Baldwin, 5.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 3°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Baldwin than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Baldwin 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 $50,587 per year, the population of Baldwin earns a median household income on par with the national average. Baldwin has an unemployment rate of 7.50 percent, roughly 17.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.89 percent of the population in Baldwin is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Baldwin | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 5.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 12.1 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 95 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 169.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 165.5 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 27.6 | 13.8 |
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