Independent Living Communities in Baldwin County, Alabama

CaringScore for Baldwin County, AL

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 Baldwin 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 Baldwin.

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 5.8, Baldwin 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 Baldwin. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Baldwin County, AL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 5.6, Baldwin rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 179.6 physicians per capita, Baldwin trails the national average by 18.5 percent. Baldwin trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 20.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Baldwin is 77.4 years -- 0.6 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Baldwin is 77.4 years -- 0.6 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Baldwin's environmental health -- is 21.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Baldwin County, AL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	179.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	5	7.7
Oncologists	1.7	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Baldwin County, AL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Baldwin, 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 Baldwin 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 7.3, the costs associated with independent living communities in Baldwin 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 Baldwin. 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 Baldwin to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Baldwin is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 14.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 106 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Baldwin County, AL
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	86
Housing Index	106
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	94

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Baldwin County, AL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Baldwin. 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 Baldwin is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Baldwin 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 222 days each year in Baldwin, 8.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 41°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Baldwin than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Baldwin is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $51,409 per year, the population of Baldwin earns a median household income on par with the national average. Baldwin has an unemployment rate of 8.40 percent, roughly 7.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.61 percent of the population in Baldwin is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 26.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Baldwin	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.7	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	143.2	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	108.3	97.7
Pharmacies	19.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65