Independent Living Communities in Canton, South Dakota

CaringScore for Canton, SD

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 Canton 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 Canton.

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 7.9, Canton 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 Canton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Canton, SD

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 10, Canton 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 467 physicians per capita, Canton scores 111.8 percent better than the national average. Canton scores 84.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.4, and scores 237.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 65.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Canton is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Canton is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Canton's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Canton, SD	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	467	220.5
Geriatricians	2.4	1.3
Cardiologists	47	7.7
Oncologists	4.7	3.5
Orthopedists	11.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Canton, SD

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canton, 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 Canton 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 6.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Canton 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 Canton. 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 Canton to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Canton indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 33.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Canton, SD
Aggregate Index	88
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	67
Food Index	93
Utilities Index	98
Transportation Index	88

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Canton, SD

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Canton. 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 Canton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Canton 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 208 days each year in Canton, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 5°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Canton than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Canton is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent lower than average. At $49,809 per year, the population of Canton earns a median household income on par with the national average. Canton has an unemployment rate of 4.70 percent, roughly 48.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.39 percent of the population in Canton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 21.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Canton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	4.3	136.1
Libraries	12.3	18.8
Places of Worship	124.3	220.5
Public Transit	75	110.4
Grocery Stores	125.9	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65