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CaringScore for Muskego, WI
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 Muskego 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 Muskego.
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 6.5, Muskego 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 Muskego. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Muskego, WI
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Muskego, 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 Muskego 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 8.4, Muskego 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 375.4 physicians per capita, Muskego scores 70.2 percent better than the national average. Muskego scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 54.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 30.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Muskego is 80.5 years -- 3.3 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Muskego -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 48.2 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Muskego's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Muskego, WI | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 375.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.1 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 11.5 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 6.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 10.4 | 7 |
CostScore for Muskego, WI
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Muskego, 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 Muskego 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 3.9, the costs associated with home health agencies in Muskego are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Muskego is $4,195 , which is 15.8 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Muskego indexes at 12.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 50.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Muskego, WI |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 112 |
| Healthcare Index | 108 |
| Housing Index | 150 |
| Food Index | 94 |
| Utilities Index | 103 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Muskego, WI
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Muskego. 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 Muskego is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.9, Muskego 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 190 days each year in Muskego, 7.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 11°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Muskego than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 83°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Muskego is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $77,856 per year, the population of Muskego earns a better than average median household income. Muskego has an unemployment rate of 7.10 percent, roughly 22.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.56 percent of the population in Muskego is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Muskego | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 8.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 62.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 301 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 38 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 4.2 | 13.8 |
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