In-Home Care Services in LATHRUP VILLAGE, Michigan

CaringScore for LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI

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 LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE.

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 6.9, LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in LATHRUP VILLAGE, 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 8.8, LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 456.1 physicians per capita, LATHRUP VILLAGE scores 106.8 percent better than the national average. LATHRUP VILLAGE scores 115.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.8, and scores 86.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 36.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in LATHRUP VILLAGE is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in LATHRUP VILLAGE is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of LATHRUP VILLAGE's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	456.1	220.5
Geriatricians	2.8	1.3
Cardiologists	14.7	7.7
Oncologists	7.3	3.5
Orthopedists	11.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in LATHRUP VILLAGE, 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE 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 6.1, the costs associated with in-home care services in LATHRUP VILLAGE are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in LATHRUP VILLAGE is $3,432 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for LATHRUP VILLAGE is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 107 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI
Aggregate Index	99
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	107
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	104
Transportation Index	96

In-Home Care Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in LATHRUP VILLAGE. 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, LATHRUP VILLAGE is on par with the national 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 175 days each year in LATHRUP VILLAGE, 14.6 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in LATHRUP VILLAGE than in 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 LATHRUP VILLAGE is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $95,621 per year, the population of LATHRUP VILLAGE earns a better than average median household income. LATHRUP VILLAGE has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.20 percent of the population in LATHRUP VILLAGE 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	LATHRUP VILLAGE	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	5.2	136.1
Libraries	3.4	18.8
Places of Worship	48	220.5
Public Transit	24.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	100.1	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65