Independent Living Communities in Muncie, Indiana

CaringScore for Muncie, IN

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 Muncie 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 Muncie.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Muncie, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Muncie, 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 Muncie 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 5.6, Muncie 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 224.9 physicians per capita, Muncie closely matches the national average. Muncie trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Muncie is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Muncie is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Muncie's environmental health -- trails the national average by 81.8 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Muncie, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	224.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	7	7.7
Oncologists	2.6	3.5
Orthopedists	11.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Muncie, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Muncie, 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 Muncie 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 8.9, the costs associated with independent living communities in Muncie 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 Muncie. 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 Muncie to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Muncie indexes at 22.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 63.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Muncie, IN
Aggregate Index	78
Healthcare Index	88
Housing Index	37
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	84
Transportation Index	94

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Muncie, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Muncie. 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 Muncie is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.5, Muncie 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 185 days each year in Muncie, 9.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 17°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Muncie than in 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 in Muncie is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $29,623 per year, the population of Muncie earns a lower than average median household income. Muncie has an unemployment rate of 9.30 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 14.06 percent of the population in Muncie is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Muncie	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	5.2	18.8
Places of Worship	112	220.5
Public Transit	194.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	68.2	97.7
Pharmacies	23.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65