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CaringScore
CaringScore for Houston, TX
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 Houston 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 Houston.
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 5.3, Houston 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 Houston. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Houston, TX
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Houston, 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 Houston 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 5.2, Houston is on par with the national 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 213.7 physicians per capita, Houston closely matches the national average. Houston trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 23.1 percent, with 1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Houston is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Houston is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Houston's environmental health -- trails the national average by 32.7 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Houston, TX | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 213.7 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 6.1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Houston, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Houston, 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 Houston 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 6.8, the costs associated with home health agencies in Houston are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Houston is $3,480 , which is 3.9 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Houston indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 25.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Houston, TX |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 88 |
| Healthcare Index | 96 |
| Housing Index | 75 |
| Food Index | 84 |
| Utilities Index | 89 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Houston, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Houston. 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 Houston is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.5, Houston 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 204 days each year in Houston, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 46°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Houston than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Houston is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $45,096 per year, the population of Houston earns a lower than average median household income. Houston has an unemployment rate of 8.00 percent, roughly 12.1 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.11 percent of the population in Houston is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 30.8 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Houston | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 1.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 1.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 46.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 207.3 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 146.9 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 21.5 | 13.8 |
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