Independent Living Communities in Orem, Utah

CaringScore for Orem, UT

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 Orem 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 Orem.

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, Orem 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 Orem. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Orem, UT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Orem, 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 Orem 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 4.6, Orem 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 121.4 physicians per capita, Orem trails the national average by 44.9 percent. Orem trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 84.6 percent, with 0.2, and scores 63.1 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 7.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Orem is 80.1 years -- 2.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Orem is 80.1 years -- 2.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Orem's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Orem, UT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	121.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0.2	1.3
Cardiologists	2.3	7.7
Oncologists	0.7	3.5
Orthopedists	4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Orem, UT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Orem, 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 Orem 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 Orem 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 Orem. 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 Orem to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Orem is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 28.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Orem, UT
Aggregate Index	103
Healthcare Index	97
Housing Index	128
Food Index	95
Utilities Index	75
Transportation Index	98

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Orem, UT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Orem. 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 Orem is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.3, Orem 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 223 days each year in Orem, 8.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Orem tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Orem is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $56,154 per year, the population of Orem earns a median household income on par with the national average. Orem has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.52 percent of the population in Orem is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 42.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Orem	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.2	136.1
Libraries	2.9	18.8
Places of Worship	268.9	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	70.4	97.7
Pharmacies	9.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65