Independent Living Communities in Nebraska City, Nebraska

CaringScore for Nebraska City, NE

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 Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City.

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 5.6, Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Nebraska City, NE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City 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 4.1, Nebraska City 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 65.1 physicians per capita, Nebraska City trails the national average by 70.5 percent. Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Nebraska City is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Nebraska City's environmental health -- trails the national average by 40.0 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Nebraska City, NE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	65.1	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Nebraska City, NE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Nebraska City, 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 Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City 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 Nebraska City. 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 Nebraska City to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Nebraska City indexes at 15.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Nebraska City, NE
Aggregate Index	85
Healthcare Index	94
Housing Index	59
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	101

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Nebraska City, NE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Nebraska City. 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 Nebraska City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.2, Nebraska City 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 214 days each year in Nebraska City, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Nebraska City than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Nebraska City is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $42,726 per year, the population of Nebraska City earns a lower than average median household income. Nebraska City has an unemployment rate of 4.60 percent, roughly 49.5 percent lower than the national average. And about 19.80 percent of the population in Nebraska City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 50.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Nebraska City	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.9	136.1
Libraries	31.7	18.8
Places of Worship	285.8	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	99.5	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65