In-Home Care Services in Elgin, Oklahoma

CaringScore for Elgin, OK

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for in-home care services in Elgin 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 in-home care services in Elgin.

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, Elgin rates above average for those seeking in-home care services.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Elgin. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Elgin, OK

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Elgin, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for in-home care services. The HealthScore for Elgin 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, Elgin is on par with the national average for those seeking in-home care services.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking in-home care services. At 213.2 physicians per capita, Elgin closely matches the national average. Elgin trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 21.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Elgin is 75.7 years -- 2.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Elgin is 75.7 years -- 2.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Elgin's environmental health -- trails the national average by 20.0 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Elgin, OK	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	213.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3.6	7.7
Oncologists	2.7	3.5
Orthopedists	9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Elgin, OK

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Elgin, 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 in-home care services. The CostScore for Elgin is based on data such as the average monthly cost of in-home care services in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7, the costs associated with in-home care services in Elgin are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Elgin is $3,337 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Elgin indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 54.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Elgin, OK
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	89
Housing Index	46
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	97
Transportation Index	104

In-Home Care Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Elgin, OK

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Elgin. 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 in-home care services. The LivabilityScore for Elgin is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Elgin rates above average for in-home care services.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for in-home care services. The sun shines an average of 244 days each year in Elgin, 19.0 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 27°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Elgin 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 Elgin is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $48,800 per year, the population of Elgin earns a median household income on par with the national average. Elgin has an unemployment rate of 5.60 percent, roughly 38.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.39 percent of the population in Elgin is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Elgin	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	1.8	18.8
Places of Worship	127	220.5
Public Transit	35.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	128	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65