Independent Living Communities in Newport News, Virginia

CaringScore for Newport News, VA

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 Newport News 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 Newport News.

A 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 4.7, Newport News is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Newport News. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Newport News, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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 5.7, Newport News 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 202.3 physicians per capita, Newport News closely matches the national average. Newport News 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 20.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Newport News is 76.2 years -- 2.2 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Newport News is 76.2 years -- 2.2 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Newport News's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Newport News, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	202.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	6.9	7.7
Oncologists	5.9	3.5
Orthopedists	8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Newport News, VA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newport News, 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 Newport News 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 4.6, Newport News 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 Newport News. 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 Newport News to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newport News is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 107 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Newport News, VA
Aggregate Index	104
Healthcare Index	107
Housing Index	107
Food Index	103
Utilities Index	114
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Newport News, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newport News. 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 Newport News is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Newport News 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 215 days each year in Newport News, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Newport News than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Newport News is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $48,228 per year, the population of Newport News earns a lower than average median household income. Newport News has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.87 percent of the population in Newport News is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Newport News	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	2.2	136.1
Libraries	2.8	18.8
Places of Worship	58.3	220.5
Public Transit	140.9	110.4
Grocery Stores	63.6	97.7
Pharmacies	10.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65