Independent Living Communities in GLADSTONE, Missouri

CaringScore for GLADSTONE, MO

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 GLADSTONE 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 GLADSTONE.

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, GLADSTONE 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 GLADSTONE. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for GLADSTONE, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in GLADSTONE, 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 GLADSTONE 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 5.8, GLADSTONE rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 168.4 physicians per capita, GLADSTONE trails the national average by 23.6 percent. GLADSTONE scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in GLADSTONE is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in GLADSTONE is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of GLADSTONE's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	GLADSTONE, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	168.4	220.5
Geriatricians	1.8	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	1.4	3.5
Orthopedists	10.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for GLADSTONE, MO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in GLADSTONE, 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 GLADSTONE 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 5.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in GLADSTONE 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 GLADSTONE. 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 GLADSTONE to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for GLADSTONE 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 21.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	GLADSTONE, MO
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	79
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	110
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for GLADSTONE, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in GLADSTONE. 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 GLADSTONE is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.3, GLADSTONE 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 216 days each year in GLADSTONE, 5.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in GLADSTONE tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in GLADSTONE 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 $52,418 per year, the population of GLADSTONE earns a median household income on par with the national average. GLADSTONE has an unemployment rate of 8.20 percent, roughly 9.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.65 percent of the population in GLADSTONE is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 26.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	GLADSTONE	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	6	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	87	220.5
Public Transit	130.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	10.8	97.7
Pharmacies	10.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65