Independent Living Communities in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

CaringScore for Carlisle, PA

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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle.

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 5.9, Carlisle 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 Carlisle. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Carlisle, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle 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 6.9, Carlisle 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 257 physicians per capita, Carlisle scores 16.6 percent better than the national average. Carlisle scores 100.0 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.6, and scores 43.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Carlisle is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Carlisle is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Carlisle's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Carlisle, PA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	257	220.5
Geriatricians	2.6	1.3
Cardiologists	11.6	7.7
Oncologists	4.7	3.5
Orthopedists	9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Carlisle, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carlisle, 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 Carlisle 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 5.5, Carlisle is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Carlisle. 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 Carlisle to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Carlisle is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 19.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Carlisle, PA
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	81
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	117
Transportation Index	105

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Carlisle, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carlisle. 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 Carlisle is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Carlisle is on par with the national 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 200 days each year in Carlisle, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Carlisle tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Carlisle is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $41,794 per year, the population of Carlisle earns a lower than average median household income. Carlisle has an unemployment rate of 6.70 percent, roughly 26.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 18.58 percent of the population in Carlisle is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 41.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Carlisle	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2	136.1
Libraries	3.5	18.8
Places of Worship	115.6	220.5
Public Transit	87.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	190.3	97.7
Pharmacies	32.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65