Independent Living Communities in Abilene, Texas

CaringScore for Abilene, TX

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Abilene 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 independent living communities in Abilene.

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 6.3, Abilene rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Abilene, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Abilene, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Abilene 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 6.8, Abilene rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 225.4 physicians per capita, Abilene closely matches the national average. Abilene trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Abilene is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Abilene is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Abilene's environmental health -- is 81.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Abilene, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	225.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	9.3	7.7
Oncologists	3.1	3.5
Orthopedists	8.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Abilene, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Abilene, 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 independent living communities. The CostScore for Abilene is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.2, the costs associated with independent living communities in Abilene are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Abilene. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Abilene to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Abilene indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 48.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Abilene, TX
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	52
Food Index	85
Utilities Index	107
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Abilene, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Abilene. 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 independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Abilene is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, Abilene rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 243 days each year in Abilene, 18.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Abilene than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Abilene is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $40,205 per year, the population of Abilene earns a lower than average median household income. Abilene has an unemployment rate of 6.60 percent, roughly 27.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.91 percent of the population in Abilene 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	Abilene	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.6	136.1
Libraries	3.1	18.8
Places of Worship	125.6	220.5
Public Transit	69.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	83.1	97.7
Pharmacies	11	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65