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CaringScore
CaringScore for King Of Prussia, PA
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 King Of Prussia 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 King Of Prussia.
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 6.4, King Of Prussia 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 King Of Prussia. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for King Of Prussia, PA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in King Of Prussia, 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 King Of Prussia 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 9, King Of Prussia 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 500.9 physicians per capita, King Of Prussia scores 127.2 percent better than the national average. King Of Prussia scores 315.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 5.4, and scores 150.3 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 48.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in King Of Prussia is 79.9 years -- 2.6 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in King Of Prussia -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 62.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of King Of Prussia's environmental health -- trails the national average by 96.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | King Of Prussia, PA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 500.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 5.4 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 20.2 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 10.9 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 12.3 | 7 |
CostScore for King Of Prussia, PA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in King Of Prussia, 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 King Of Prussia 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 King Of Prussia are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in King Of Prussia is $3,909 , which is 7.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for King Of Prussia indexes at 30.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 9.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 57.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | King Of Prussia, PA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 130 |
| Healthcare Index | 109 |
| Housing Index | 157 |
| Food Index | 127 |
| Utilities Index | 129 |
| Transportation Index | 108 |
LivabilityScore for King Of Prussia, PA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in King Of Prussia. 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 King Of Prussia is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.3, King Of Prussia 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 207 days each year in King Of Prussia, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in King Of Prussia tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in King Of Prussia is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $79,619 per year, the population of King Of Prussia earns a better than average median household income. King Of Prussia has an unemployment rate of 6.90 percent, roughly 24.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 17.12 percent of the population in King Of Prussia is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 30.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | King Of Prussia | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.9 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 64.7 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 330.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 104.2 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 43.9 | 13.8 |
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