Independent Living Communities in Midvale, Utah

CaringScore for Midvale, UT

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 Midvale 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 Midvale.

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 5.8, Midvale 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 Midvale. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Midvale, UT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Midvale, 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 Midvale 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 6.3, Midvale 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 249.8 physicians per capita, Midvale scores 13.3 percent better than the national average. Midvale scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Midvale is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Midvale is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Midvale's environmental health -- is 23.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Midvale, UT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	249.8	220.5
Geriatricians	1.2	1.3
Cardiologists	7.2	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	9.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Midvale, UT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Midvale, 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 Midvale 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 6.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in Midvale 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 Midvale. 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 Midvale to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Midvale is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 113 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Midvale, UT
Aggregate Index	98
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	113
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	74
Transportation Index	96

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Midvale, UT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Midvale. 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 Midvale is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.8, Midvale 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 224 days each year in Midvale, 9.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Midvale tend to be similar to 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 Midvale is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $44,974 per year, the population of Midvale earns a lower than average median household income. Midvale has an unemployment rate of 7.70 percent, roughly 15.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.12 percent of the population in Midvale is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 23.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Midvale	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.8	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	152.4	220.5
Public Transit	73.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	106.1	97.7
Pharmacies	3.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65