Independent Living Communities in Bryant, Arkansas

CaringScore for Bryant, AR

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 Bryant 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 Bryant.

A 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 5.5, Bryant is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Bryant, AR

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bryant, 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 Bryant 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 4.8, Bryant is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 89 physicians per capita, Bryant trails the national average by 59.6 percent. Bryant trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 64.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Bryant is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Bryant is 77.3 years -- 0.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Bryant's environmental health -- is 67.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Bryant, AR	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	89	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	3.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Bryant, AR

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bryant, 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 Bryant 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 Bryant 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 Bryant. 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 Bryant to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Bryant indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 20.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Bryant, AR
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	89
Housing Index	80
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Bryant, AR

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Bryant. 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 Bryant is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, Bryant 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 215 days each year in Bryant, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 29°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Bryant than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Bryant is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $57,710 per year, the population of Bryant earns a better than average median household income. Bryant has an unemployment rate of 6.70 percent, roughly 26.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.72 percent of the population in Bryant is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 10.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Bryant	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	2	18.8
Places of Worship	140.1	220.5
Public Transit	72.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	72.7	97.7
Pharmacies	16.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65