Independent Living Communities in Kenosha, Wisconsin

CaringScore for Kenosha, WI

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 Kenosha 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 Kenosha.

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 4.6, Kenosha 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 Kenosha. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kenosha, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha 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 4.4, Kenosha rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 131.7 physicians per capita, Kenosha trails the national average by 40.3 percent. Kenosha scores 38.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.8, and scores 37.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 12.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kenosha is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Kenosha is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Kenosha's environmental health -- trails the national average by 45.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Kenosha, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	131.7	220.5
Geriatricians	1.8	1.3
Cardiologists	3.6	7.7
Oncologists	1.8	3.5
Orthopedists	4.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kenosha, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Kenosha, 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 Kenosha 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, Kenosha 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 Kenosha. 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 Kenosha to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kenosha indexes at 6.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 14.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Kenosha, WI
Aggregate Index	94
Healthcare Index	104
Housing Index	86
Food Index	91
Utilities Index	86
Transportation Index	105

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Kenosha, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Kenosha. 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 Kenosha is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.6, Kenosha 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 193 days each year in Kenosha, 5.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 14°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Kenosha than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Kenosha is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $48,562 per year, the population of Kenosha earns a lower than average median household income. Kenosha has an unemployment rate of 10.70 percent, roughly 17.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.75 percent of the population in Kenosha is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 10.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Kenosha	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	6.4	136.1
Libraries	4.9	18.8
Places of Worship	61.5	220.5
Public Transit	200	110.4
Grocery Stores	78.2	97.7
Pharmacies	8.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65