Independent Living Communities in Henderson, Nevada

CaringScore for Henderson, NV

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 Henderson 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 Henderson.

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 4.9, Henderson 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 Henderson. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Henderson, NV

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Henderson, 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 Henderson 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, Henderson 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 168.4 physicians per capita, Henderson trails the national average by 23.6 percent. Henderson scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.4, and scores 19.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Henderson is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Henderson is 76.9 years -- 1.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Henderson's environmental health -- is 29.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Henderson, NV	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	168.4	220.5
Geriatricians	1.4	1.3
Cardiologists	6.7	7.7
Oncologists	2.7	3.5
Orthopedists	4.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Henderson, NV

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Henderson, 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 Henderson is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4, the costs associated with independent living communities in Henderson are generally more 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 Henderson. 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 Henderson to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Henderson indexes at 17.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 48.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Henderson, NV
Aggregate Index	117
Healthcare Index	110
Housing Index	148
Food Index	104
Utilities Index	92
Transportation Index	105

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Henderson, NV

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Henderson. 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 Henderson is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Henderson rates above 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 297 days each year in Henderson, 44.9 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 Henderson than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 104°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Henderson 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 $73,070 per year, the population of Henderson earns a better than average median household income. Henderson has an unemployment rate of 12.40 percent, roughly 36.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.52 percent of the population in Henderson is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 12.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Henderson	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	6.4	136.1
Libraries	1.9	18.8
Places of Worship	35.4	220.5
Public Transit	180.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	54.4	97.7
Pharmacies	8.7	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65