Independent Living Communities in Gulfport, Mississippi

CaringScore for Gulfport, MS

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 Gulfport 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 Gulfport.

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 5.5, Gulfport 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 Gulfport. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Gulfport, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport 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, Gulfport 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 seeking independent living communities. At 233.7 physicians per capita, Gulfport closely matches the national average. Gulfport trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Gulfport is 74.9 years -- 3.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Gulfport is 74.9 years -- 3.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Gulfport's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Gulfport, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	233.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	8.8	7.7
Oncologists	3.9	3.5
Orthopedists	8.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Gulfport, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Gulfport, 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 Gulfport 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 7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Gulfport 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 Gulfport. 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 Gulfport to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Gulfport indexes at 7.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 29.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Gulfport, MS
Aggregate Index	93
Healthcare Index	90
Housing Index	71
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Gulfport, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Gulfport. 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 Gulfport is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, Gulfport 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 219 days each year in Gulfport, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 42°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Gulfport than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Gulfport is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $40,904 per year, the population of Gulfport earns a lower than average median household income. Gulfport has an unemployment rate of 10.30 percent, roughly 13.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.25 percent of the population in Gulfport 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	Gulfport	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	5.6	18.8
Places of Worship	94.4	220.5
Public Transit	106.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	86.6	97.7
Pharmacies	19.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65