Independent Living Communities in Newton, Iowa

CaringScore for Newton, IA

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 Newton 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 Newton.

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 5.2, Newton 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 Newton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Newton, IA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newton, 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 Newton 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, Newton 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 71.7 physicians per capita, Newton trails the national average by 67.5 percent. Newton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 86.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Newton is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Newton is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Newton's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Newton, IA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	71.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	2.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Newton, IA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newton, 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 Newton 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 6.4, the costs associated with independent living communities in Newton 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 Newton. 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 Newton to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newton indexes at 14.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 43.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Newton, IA
Aggregate Index	86
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	57
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	102

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Newton, IA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Newton. 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 Newton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.2, Newton 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 200 days each year in Newton, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 11°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Newton than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Newton 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 $42,710 per year, the population of Newton earns a lower than average median household income. Newton has an unemployment rate of 9.20 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 18.91 percent of the population in Newton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 43.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Newton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	9.2	136.1
Libraries	21.9	18.8
Places of Worship	172	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	93.3	97.7
Pharmacies	13.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65