Independent Living Communities in Mcpherson, Kansas

CaringScore for Mcpherson, KS

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 Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Mcpherson, KS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Mcpherson, 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 Mcpherson 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 4.6, Mcpherson is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 100.4 physicians per capita, Mcpherson trails the national average by 54.5 percent. Mcpherson trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mcpherson is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Mcpherson is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Mcpherson's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Mcpherson, KS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	100.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Mcpherson, KS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Mcpherson, 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 Mcpherson 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 7.7, the costs associated with independent living communities in Mcpherson 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 Mcpherson. 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 Mcpherson to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mcpherson indexes at 13.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 31.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Mcpherson, KS
Aggregate Index	87
Healthcare Index	90
Housing Index	69
Food Index	93
Utilities Index	87
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Mcpherson, KS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Mcpherson. 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 Mcpherson is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Mcpherson 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 224 days each year in Mcpherson, 9.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 16°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Mcpherson than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 92°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Mcpherson is 25.0 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 $50,333 per year, the population of Mcpherson earns a median household income on par with the national average. Mcpherson has an unemployment rate of 5.10 percent, roughly 44.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.29 percent of the population in Mcpherson is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 23.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Mcpherson	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	20.6	18.8
Places of Worship	216.6	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	81.6	97.7
Pharmacies	14.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65