Independent Living Communities in Carrollton, Georgia

CaringScore for Carrollton, GA

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 Carrollton 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 Carrollton.

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 5.2, Carrollton 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 Carrollton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Carrollton, GA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton 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 4.9, Carrollton 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 136.4 physicians per capita, Carrollton trails the national average by 38.1 percent. Carrollton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 30.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Carrollton is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Carrollton is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Carrollton's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Carrollton, GA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	136.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	5.9	7.7
Oncologists	0.8	3.5
Orthopedists	6.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Carrollton, GA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carrollton, 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 Carrollton 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, the costs associated with independent living communities in Carrollton 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 Carrollton. 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 Carrollton to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Carrollton indexes at 7.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 101 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 22.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Carrollton, GA
Aggregate Index	93
Healthcare Index	101
Housing Index	78
Food Index	99
Utilities Index	88
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Carrollton, GA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Carrollton. 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 Carrollton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, Carrollton 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 218 days each year in Carrollton, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Carrollton than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Carrollton is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $33,912 per year, the population of Carrollton earns a lower than average median household income. Carrollton has an unemployment rate of 10.80 percent, roughly 18.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.79 percent of the population in Carrollton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 25.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Carrollton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.2	136.1
Libraries	5.1	18.8
Places of Worship	141	220.5
Public Transit	569.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	237.7	97.7
Pharmacies	41.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65