In-Home Care Services in South Lyon, Michigan

CaringScore for South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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 South Lyon.

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 7, South Lyon 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 South Lyon. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for South Lyon, MI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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, South Lyon 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, South Lyon scores 106.8 percent better than the national average. South Lyon 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 South Lyon is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in South Lyon is 79.4 years -- 1.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of South Lyon's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	South Lyon, 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 South Lyon, MI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in South Lyon, 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 South Lyon 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 6.2, the costs associated with in-home care services in South Lyon are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for in-home care services in South Lyon is $3,432 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for South Lyon 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 93 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	South Lyon, MI
Aggregate Index	95
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	93
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	104
Transportation Index	96

In-Home Care Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for South Lyon, MI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for in-home care services in South Lyon. 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 South Lyon is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, South Lyon 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 174 days each year in South Lyon, 15.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in South Lyon than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in South Lyon is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $61,542 per year, the population of South Lyon earns a better than average median household income. South Lyon has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.19 percent of the population in South Lyon 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	South Lyon	"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	175	97.7
Pharmacies	46	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65