Independent Living Communities in Lancaster, Ohio

CaringScore for Lancaster, OH

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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster.

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 4.7, Lancaster 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 Lancaster. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Lancaster, OH

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 4.3, Lancaster 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 142.9 physicians per capita, Lancaster trails the national average by 35.2 percent. Lancaster trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 57.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lancaster is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lancaster is 77.7 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lancaster's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Lancaster, OH	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	142.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	6.2	7.7
Oncologists	0.7	3.5
Orthopedists	1.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Lancaster, OH

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lancaster, 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 Lancaster 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 5.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Lancaster 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 Lancaster. 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 Lancaster to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lancaster indexes at 12.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 36.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Lancaster, OH
Aggregate Index	88
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	64
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Lancaster, OH

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lancaster. 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 Lancaster is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Lancaster 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 174 days each year in Lancaster, 15.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Lancaster tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Lancaster is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $39,685 per year, the population of Lancaster earns a lower than average median household income. Lancaster has an unemployment rate of 8.60 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 15.46 percent of the population in Lancaster is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 17.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Lancaster	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.8	136.1
Libraries	5.6	18.8
Places of Worship	110	220.5
Public Transit	135.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	90.7	97.7
Pharmacies	30.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65