Independent Living Communities in Jenks, Oklahoma

CaringScore for Jenks, OK

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 Jenks 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 Jenks.

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 6.2, Jenks 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 Jenks. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Jenks, OK

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jenks, 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 Jenks 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 6.5, Jenks 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 311.5 physicians per capita, Jenks scores 41.3 percent better than the national average. Jenks scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.5, and scores 52.8 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 29.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Jenks is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Jenks is 75.8 years -- 2.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Jenks's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Jenks, OK	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	311.5	220.5
Geriatricians	1.5	1.3
Cardiologists	10.3	7.7
Oncologists	6.3	3.5
Orthopedists	11.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Jenks, OK

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jenks, 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 Jenks 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 5.4, Jenks is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Jenks. 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 Jenks to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Jenks is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 101 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 94 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Jenks, OK
Aggregate Index	98
Healthcare Index	101
Housing Index	94
Food Index	93
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Jenks, OK

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jenks. 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 Jenks is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.9, Jenks 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 230 days each year in Jenks, 12.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Jenks than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Jenks is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $73,806 per year, the population of Jenks earns a better than average median household income. Jenks has an unemployment rate of 6.30 percent, roughly 30.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.84 percent of the population in Jenks is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Jenks	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1	136.1
Libraries	4.4	18.8
Places of Worship	86.6	220.5
Public Transit	46.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	44.4	97.7
Pharmacies	6.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65