Independent Living Communities in Colorado Springs, Colorado

CaringScore for Colorado Springs, CO

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 Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs.

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 6, Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Colorado Springs, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs 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 7.1, Colorado Springs 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 218.6 physicians per capita, Colorado Springs closely matches the national average. Colorado Springs scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.3, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Colorado Springs is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Colorado Springs is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Colorado Springs's environmental health -- is 67.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Colorado Springs, CO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	218.6	220.5
Geriatricians	1.3	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	3.1	3.5
Orthopedists	9.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Colorado Springs, CO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Colorado Springs, 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 Colorado Springs 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 5.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Colorado Springs is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 107 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Colorado Springs, CO
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	106
Housing Index	107
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	88
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Colorado Springs, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Colorado Springs. 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 Colorado Springs is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.7, Colorado Springs 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 243 days each year in Colorado Springs, 18.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Colorado Springs than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Colorado Springs is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $54,310 per year, the population of Colorado Springs earns a median household income on par with the national average. Colorado Springs has an unemployment rate of 9.80 percent, roughly 7.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 10.60 percent of the population in Colorado Springs is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 19.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Colorado Springs	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.5	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	56.9	220.5
Public Transit	79.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	63.3	97.7
Pharmacies	12.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65