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CaringScore for Westminster, TX
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 Westminster 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 Westminster.
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, Westminster 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 Westminster. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Westminster, TX
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Westminster, 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 Westminster 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 7, Westminster 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 222.3 physicians per capita, Westminster closely matches the national average. Westminster scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Westminster is 81.1 years -- 4.1 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Westminster -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 96.4 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Westminster's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Westminster, TX | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 222.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 7 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Westminster, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Westminster, 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 Westminster 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 5.8, the costs associated with home health agencies in Westminster are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for home health agencies in Westminster is $3,527 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Westminster indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 43.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Westminster, TX |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 90 |
| Healthcare Index | 103 |
| Housing Index | 57 |
| Food Index | 103 |
| Utilities Index | 107 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Westminster, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for home health agencies in Westminster. 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 Westminster is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.8, Westminster 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 236 days each year in Westminster, 15.1 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 33°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Westminster than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Westminster is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $55,272 per year, the population of Westminster earns a median household income on par with the national average. Westminster has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.07 percent of the population in Westminster is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Westminster | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 1.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 51.1 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 666.7 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 0 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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