In-Home Care Services in Independence, Ohio

CaringScore for Independence, OH

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 Independence 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 Independence.

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 6.2, Independence 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 Independence. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Independence, OH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Independence, 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 Independence 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 7.8, Independence rates above 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 389.1 physicians per capita, Independence scores 76.5 percent better than the national average. Independence scores 138.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.1, and scores 103.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 39.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Independence is 77 years -- 1.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Independence -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 72.3 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Independence's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Independence, OH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	389.1	220.5
Geriatricians	3.1	1.3
Cardiologists	18.6	7.7
Oncologists	7.4	3.5
Orthopedists	10.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Independence, OH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Independence, 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 Independence is based on data such as the average monthly cost of in-home care services in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.6, Independence is on par with the national average for in-home care services.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in Independence is $3,432 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Independence indexes at 14.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 31.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Independence, OH
Aggregate Index	114
Healthcare Index	106
Housing Index	131
Food Index	111
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	101

In-Home Care Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Independence, OH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in Independence. 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 Independence is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, Independence 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 163 days each year in Independence, 20.5 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Independence tend to be similar to 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 Independence is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $71,265 per year, the population of Independence earns a better than average median household income. Independence has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 21.07 percent of the population in Independence is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 60.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Independence	Nat'l Avg
Parks	1.3	136.1
Libraries	5.7	18.8
Places of Worship	55.6	220.5
Public Transit	173	110.4
Grocery Stores	104.5	97.7
Pharmacies	44.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65