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CaringScore for Bridgeport, CT
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 Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport.
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 4.7, Bridgeport 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 Bridgeport. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Bridgeport, CT
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport 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 7.4, Bridgeport 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 301.6 physicians per capita, Bridgeport scores 36.8 percent better than the national average. Bridgeport scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 45.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Bridgeport is 81.2 years -- 4.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Bridgeport -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 90.4 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Bridgeport's environmental health -- trails the national average by 41.8 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Bridgeport, CT | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 301.6 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 11.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Bridgeport, CT
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Bridgeport, 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 Bridgeport 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 2.8, the costs associated with home health agencies in Bridgeport are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Bridgeport is $4,338 , which is 19.7 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Bridgeport indexes at 16.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 103 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Bridgeport, CT |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 116 |
| Healthcare Index | 110 |
| Housing Index | 103 |
| Food Index | 119 |
| Utilities Index | 142 |
| Transportation Index | 111 |
LivabilityScore for Bridgeport, CT
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Bridgeport. 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 Bridgeport is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.9, Bridgeport 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 175 days each year in Bridgeport, 14.6 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Bridgeport tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Bridgeport is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $42,939 per year, the population of Bridgeport earns a lower than average median household income. Bridgeport has an unemployment rate of 14.50 percent, roughly 59.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.54 percent of the population in Bridgeport is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 12.3 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Bridgeport | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.9 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 53.8 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 431 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 150.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 10.9 | 13.8 |
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