Independent Living Communities in Papillion, Nebraska

CaringScore for Papillion, NE

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 Papillion 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 Papillion.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Papillion, NE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Papillion, 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 Papillion 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, Papillion 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 127.9 physicians per capita, Papillion trails the national average by 42.0 percent. Papillion trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 86.7 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Papillion is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Papillion is 79.3 years -- 1.8 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Papillion's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Papillion, NE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	127.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	1.3	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Papillion, NE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Papillion, 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 Papillion 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 5.9, the costs associated with independent living communities in Papillion 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 Papillion. 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 Papillion to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Papillion indexes at 5.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 94 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Papillion, NE
Aggregate Index	95
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	94
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	104

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Papillion, NE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Papillion. 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 Papillion is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.7, Papillion 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 217 days each year in Papillion, 5.9 percent more 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 Papillion than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Papillion is 75.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $75,551 per year, the population of Papillion earns a better than average median household income. Papillion has an unemployment rate of 4.70 percent, roughly 48.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.08 percent of the population in Papillion is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 23.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Papillion	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.4	136.1
Libraries	3.3	18.8
Places of Worship	50.6	220.5
Public Transit	82.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	91.8	97.7
Pharmacies	22.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65