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CaringScore for Robbins, IL
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 Robbins 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 Robbins.
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 4.6, Robbins 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 Robbins. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Robbins, IL
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Robbins, 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 Robbins 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 5.9, Robbins 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 255.4 physicians per capita, Robbins scores 15.8 percent better than the national average. Robbins scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Robbins is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. Air quality in Robbins -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 91.6 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Robbins's environmental health -- trails the national average by 43.6 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Robbins, IL | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 255.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 9.5 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 4.7 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 6.1 | 7 |
CostScore for Robbins, IL
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Robbins, 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 Robbins 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 4.5, Robbins is on par with the national average for home health agencies.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Robbins is $3,909 , which is 7.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Robbins indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 52.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Robbins, IL |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 92 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 48 |
| Food Index | 114 |
| Utilities Index | 95 |
| Transportation Index | 119 |
LivabilityScore for Robbins, IL
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Robbins. 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 Robbins is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.4, Robbins 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 188 days each year in Robbins, 8.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Robbins than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Robbins is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $30,783 per year, the population of Robbins earns a lower than average median household income. Robbins has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 11.35 percent of the population in Robbins is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 13.8 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Robbins | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.9 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 3.6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 43.6 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 1334.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 16.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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