Independent Living Communities in Lenoir, North Carolina

CaringScore for Lenoir, NC

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 Lenoir 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 Lenoir.

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, Lenoir 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 Lenoir. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Lenoir, NC

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir 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, Lenoir 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 96.8 physicians per capita, Lenoir trails the national average by 56.1 percent. Lenoir trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 55.4 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Lenoir is 75.9 years -- 2.6 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Lenoir is 75.9 years -- 2.6 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Lenoir's environmental health -- is 47.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Lenoir, NC	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	96.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3.7	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Lenoir, NC

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lenoir, 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 Lenoir 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 5.3, Lenoir 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 Lenoir. 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 Lenoir to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Lenoir indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Lenoir, NC
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	59
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	112
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Lenoir, NC

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Lenoir. 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 Lenoir is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Lenoir 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 210 days each year in Lenoir, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Lenoir than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Lenoir is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $33,182 per year, the population of Lenoir earns a lower than average median household income. Lenoir has an unemployment rate of 12.40 percent, roughly 36.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.97 percent of the population in Lenoir is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 44.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Lenoir	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	179.6	220.5
Public Transit	3.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	327.3	97.7
Pharmacies	17.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65