Independent Living Communities in Neenah, Wisconsin

CaringScore for Neenah, WI

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 Neenah 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 Neenah.

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 5.7, Neenah 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 Neenah. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Neenah, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Neenah, 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 Neenah 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 6.8, Neenah 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 259.4 physicians per capita, Neenah scores 17.6 percent better than the national average. Neenah trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 21.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Neenah is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Neenah is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Neenah's environmental health -- trails the national average by 54.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Neenah, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	259.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	4.9	7.7
Oncologists	2.4	3.5
Orthopedists	7.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Neenah, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Neenah, 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 Neenah is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5, Neenah is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Neenah. 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 Neenah to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Neenah indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 28.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Neenah, WI
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	72
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	107
Transportation Index	105

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Neenah, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Neenah. 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 Neenah is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Neenah is on par with the national 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 187 days each year in Neenah, 8.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 8°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Neenah than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 82°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Neenah is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $52,804 per year, the population of Neenah earns a median household income on par with the national average. Neenah has an unemployment rate of 6.90 percent, roughly 24.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.72 percent of the population in Neenah 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	Neenah	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.3	136.1
Libraries	3.1	18.8
Places of Worship	69.5	220.5
Public Transit	216	110.4
Grocery Stores	101	97.7
Pharmacies	12.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65