Independent Living Communities in Johnston, Rhode Island

CaringScore for Johnston, RI

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 Johnston 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 Johnston.

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 5.3, Johnston 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 Johnston. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Johnston, RI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Johnston, 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 Johnston 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 6.8, Johnston 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 277 physicians per capita, Johnston scores 25.6 percent better than the national average. Johnston scores 61.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.1, and scores 43.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 27.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Johnston is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Johnston is 78.6 years -- 0.9 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Johnston's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Johnston, RI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	277	220.5
Geriatricians	2.1	1.3
Cardiologists	11.8	7.7
Oncologists	5.2	3.5
Orthopedists	8.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Johnston, RI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Johnston, 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 Johnston 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 2.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Johnston 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 Johnston. 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 Johnston to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Johnston indexes at 25.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 33.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Johnston, RI
Aggregate Index	125
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	133
Food Index	112
Utilities Index	127
Transportation Index	104

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Johnston, RI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Johnston. 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 Johnston is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.7, Johnston 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 201 days each year in Johnston, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 19°F in January, winters in Johnston tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Johnston is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $58,739 per year, the population of Johnston earns a better than average median household income. Johnston has an unemployment rate of 13.00 percent, roughly 42.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.04 percent of the population in Johnston is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 37.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Johnston	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.4	136.1
Libraries	6.2	18.8
Places of Worship	55.3	220.5
Public Transit	294.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	150.1	97.7
Pharmacies	17.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65