Independent Living Communities in Norwalk, Iowa

CaringScore for Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 Norwalk.

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 6.4, Norwalk 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 Norwalk. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Norwalk, IA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 5.3, Norwalk is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 77.8 physicians per capita, Norwalk trails the national average by 64.7 percent. Norwalk trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 88.7 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Norwalk is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Norwalk is 79.5 years -- 2.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Norwalk's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Norwalk, IA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	77.8	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	2.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Norwalk, IA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk 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 7.4, the costs associated with independent living communities in Norwalk 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 Norwalk. 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 Norwalk to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Norwalk indexes at 10.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 17.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Norwalk, IA
Aggregate Index	90
Healthcare Index	89
Housing Index	83
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	92
Transportation Index	99

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Norwalk, IA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Norwalk. 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 Norwalk is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.7, Norwalk 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 198 days each year in Norwalk, 3.4 percent fewer 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 Norwalk 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 in Norwalk is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $74,794 per year, the population of Norwalk earns a better than average median household income. Norwalk has an unemployment rate of 6.50 percent, roughly 28.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 9.98 percent of the population in Norwalk is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 24.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Norwalk	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	12.6	136.1
Libraries	13.2	18.8
Places of Worship	162.3	220.5
Public Transit	157.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	111.7	97.7
Pharmacies	11.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65