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CaringScore
CaringScore for Draper, UT
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 Draper 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 Draper.
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 5.9, Draper 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 Draper. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Draper, UT
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Draper, 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 Draper 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 6.3, Draper 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 249.8 physicians per capita, Draper scores 13.3 percent better than the national average. Draper scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Draper is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Draper -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 88.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Draper's environmental health -- is 23.6 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Draper, UT | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 249.8 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 7.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.5 | 7 |
CostScore for Draper, UT
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Draper, 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 Draper 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, Draper is on par with the national average for home health agencies.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Draper is $4,099 , which is 13.1 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Draper indexes at 24.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 107.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Draper, UT |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 124 |
| Healthcare Index | 96 |
| Housing Index | 207 |
| Food Index | 96 |
| Utilities Index | 74 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Draper, UT
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Draper. 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 Draper is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7, Draper 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 229 days each year in Draper, 11.7 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Draper tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Draper is 50.0 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 $96,348 per year, the population of Draper earns a better than average median household income. Draper has an unemployment rate of 2.60 percent, roughly 71.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 5.91 percent of the population in Draper is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 55.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Draper | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 152.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 73.1 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 88.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 16.2 | 13.8 |
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