Independent Living Communities in Garner, North Carolina

CaringScore for Garner, NC

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 Garner 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 Garner.

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 5.7, Garner 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 Garner. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Garner, NC

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Garner, 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 Garner 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 6.7, Garner 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 231.5 physicians per capita, Garner closely matches the national average. Garner scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Garner is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Garner is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Garner's environmental health -- is 65.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Garner, NC	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	231.5	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	8	7.7
Oncologists	2.7	3.5
Orthopedists	7.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Garner, NC

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Garner, 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 Garner 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 Garner 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 Garner. 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 Garner to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Garner is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 16.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Garner, NC
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	84
Food Index	100
Utilities Index	106
Transportation Index	100

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Garner, NC

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Garner. 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 Garner is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, Garner rates below 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 220 days each year in Garner, 7.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Garner than in 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 in Garner is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $49,462 per year, the population of Garner earns a median household income on par with the national average. Garner has an unemployment rate of 7.40 percent, roughly 18.7 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.39 percent of the population in Garner is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Garner	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.1	136.1
Libraries	2.3	18.8
Places of Worship	63.7	220.5
Public Transit	563.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	135.7	97.7
Pharmacies	17	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65