Independent Living Communities in Canby, Oregon

CaringScore for Canby, OR

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 Canby 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 Canby.

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 5.3, Canby 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 Canby. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Canby, OR

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canby, 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 Canby 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 6.4, Canby 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 227.5 physicians per capita, Canby closely matches the national average. Canby trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 23.1 percent, with 1, and scores 17.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Canby is 79.6 years -- 2.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Canby is 79.6 years -- 2.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Canby's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Canby, OR	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	227.5	220.5
Geriatricians	1	1.3
Cardiologists	5.7	7.7
Oncologists	1.8	3.5
Orthopedists	7.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Canby, OR

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canby, 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 Canby is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 3.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Canby are generally more 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 Canby. 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 Canby to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Canby indexes at 17.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 45.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Canby, OR
Aggregate Index	117
Healthcare Index	112
Housing Index	145
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	91
Transportation Index	115

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Canby, OR

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canby. 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 Canby is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.8, Canby rates above 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 140 days each year in Canby, 31.7 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 34°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Canby than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Canby is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $58,880 per year, the population of Canby earns a better than average median household income. Canby has an unemployment rate of 9.80 percent, roughly 7.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.76 percent of the population in Canby is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 10.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Canby	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	5.3	136.1
Libraries	3.4	18.8
Places of Worship	69.2	220.5
Public Transit	281.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	98	97.7
Pharmacies	12.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65