Independent Living Communities in Hermitage, Pennsylvania

CaringScore for Hermitage, PA

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 Hermitage 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 Hermitage.

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 6.5, Hermitage 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 Hermitage. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hermitage, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Hermitage, 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 Hermitage 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 6.1, Hermitage 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 193.8 physicians per capita, Hermitage trails the national average by 12.1 percent. Hermitage trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 30.8 percent, with 0.9, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hermitage is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Hermitage is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Hermitage's environmental health -- is 36.4 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Hermitage, PA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	193.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0.9	1.3
Cardiologists	6	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	12.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hermitage, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Hermitage, 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 Hermitage 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 8.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Hermitage 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 Hermitage. 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 Hermitage to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hermitage indexes at 13.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 18.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Hermitage, PA
Aggregate Index	87
Healthcare Index	82
Housing Index	68
Food Index	91
Utilities Index	110
Transportation Index	93

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Hermitage, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Hermitage. 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 Hermitage is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Hermitage 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 162 days each year in Hermitage, 21.0 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Hermitage tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Hermitage is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,573 per year, the population of Hermitage earns a lower than average median household income. Hermitage has an unemployment rate of 8.90 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 24.10 percent of the population in Hermitage is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 83.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Hermitage	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	4.3	18.8
Places of Worship	146.3	220.5
Public Transit	16.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	73.9	97.7
Pharmacies	24.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65