Independent Living Communities in McKeesport, Pennsylvania

CaringScore for McKeesport, PA

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 McKeesport 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 McKeesport.

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 6.3, McKeesport 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 McKeesport. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for McKeesport, PA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in McKeesport, 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 McKeesport 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 8.3, McKeesport 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 380.7 physicians per capita, McKeesport scores 72.7 percent better than the national average. McKeesport scores 161.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.4, and scores 122.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 43.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in McKeesport is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in McKeesport is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of McKeesport's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	McKeesport, PA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	380.7	220.5
Geriatricians	3.4	1.3
Cardiologists	19.9	7.7
Oncologists	8.2	3.5
Orthopedists	11.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for McKeesport, PA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in McKeesport, 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 McKeesport 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 6, the costs associated with independent living communities in McKeesport 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 McKeesport. 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 McKeesport to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for McKeesport indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 73.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	McKeesport, PA
Aggregate Index	81
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	27
Food Index	106
Utilities Index	101
Transportation Index	113

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for McKeesport, PA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in McKeesport. 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 McKeesport is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, McKeesport 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 159 days each year in McKeesport, 22.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in McKeesport tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in McKeesport is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $29,738 per year, the population of McKeesport earns a lower than average median household income. McKeesport has an unemployment rate of 9.10 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 19.96 percent of the population in McKeesport is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 51.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	McKeesport	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.7	136.1
Libraries	6.1	18.8
Places of Worship	78.8	220.5
Public Transit	229.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	125.5	97.7
Pharmacies	22.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65