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CaringScore for Tahlequah, OK
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 Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah.
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 4.9, Tahlequah 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 Tahlequah. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Tahlequah, OK
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Tahlequah, 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 Tahlequah 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 4.1, Tahlequah rates below average for those seeking home health agencies.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 153.2 physicians per capita, Tahlequah trails the national average by 30.5 percent. Tahlequah scores 69.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.2, and scores 66.7 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Tahlequah is 75.9 years -- 2.6 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Tahlequah -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 14.5 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Tahlequah's environmental health -- trails the national average by 18.2 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Tahlequah, OK | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 153.2 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 4.3 | 7 |
CostScore for Tahlequah, OK
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Tahlequah, 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 Tahlequah 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 6.7, the costs associated with home health agencies in Tahlequah are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Tahlequah is $3,432 , which is 5.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Tahlequah indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Tahlequah, OK |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 85 |
| Healthcare Index | 100 |
| Housing Index | 59 |
| Food Index | 95 |
| Utilities Index | 89 |
| Transportation Index | 97 |
LivabilityScore for Tahlequah, OK
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Tahlequah. 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 Tahlequah is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Tahlequah 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 225 days each year in Tahlequah, 9.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 26°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Tahlequah than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 92°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Tahlequah is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $28,383 per year, the population of Tahlequah earns a lower than average median household income. Tahlequah has an unemployment rate of 5.10 percent, roughly 44.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.93 percent of the population in Tahlequah is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Tahlequah | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 11.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 157.6 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 124.8 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 35.7 | 13.8 |
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