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CaringScore
CaringScore for Mahopac, NY
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 Mahopac 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 Mahopac.
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 4.8, Mahopac 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 Mahopac. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Mahopac, NY
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Mahopac, 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 Mahopac 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 5.6, Mahopac rates above average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 167.5 physicians per capita, Mahopac trails the national average by 24.0 percent. Mahopac trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 22.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mahopac is 80.6 years -- 3.5 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Mahopac -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 75.9 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Mahopac's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Mahopac, NY | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 167.5 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 5.1 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 9.1 | 7 |
CostScore for Mahopac, NY
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Mahopac, 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 Mahopac 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 Mahopac are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Mahopac is $3,586 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mahopac indexes at 59.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 142.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Mahopac, NY |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 159 |
| Healthcare Index | 115 |
| Housing Index | 242 |
| Food Index | 128 |
| Utilities Index | 153 |
| Transportation Index | 109 |
LivabilityScore for Mahopac, NY
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Mahopac. 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 Mahopac is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.4, Mahopac is on par with the national 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 200 days each year in Mahopac, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Mahopac than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Mahopac 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 $85,866 per year, the population of Mahopac earns a better than average median household income. Mahopac has an unemployment rate of 6.50 percent, roughly 28.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.37 percent of the population in Mahopac is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Mahopac | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 23.5 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 42.8 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 5195.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 196 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 46.1 | 13.8 |
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