Independent Living Communities in Peralta, New Mexico

CaringScore for Peralta, NM

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 Peralta 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 Peralta.

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 4.6, Peralta 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 Peralta. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Peralta, NM

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Peralta, 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 Peralta 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 1.9, Peralta 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 44.6 physicians per capita, Peralta trails the national average by 79.8 percent. Peralta trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Peralta is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Peralta is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Peralta's environmental health -- trails the national average by 40.0 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Peralta, NM	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	44.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Peralta, NM

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Peralta, 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 Peralta 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 6.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Peralta 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 Peralta. 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 Peralta to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Peralta indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 100 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 20.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Peralta, NM
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	100
Housing Index	80
Food Index	93
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	94

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Peralta, NM

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Peralta. 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 Peralta is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.1, Peralta 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 280 days each year in Peralta, 36.6 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Peralta than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Peralta is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $43,691 per year, the population of Peralta earns a lower than average median household income. Peralta has an unemployment rate of 8.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 13.05 percent of the population in Peralta is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Peralta	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.4	136.1
Libraries	5.5	18.8
Places of Worship	74.1	220.5
Public Transit	142.4	110.4
Grocery Stores	26.6	97.7
Pharmacies	53.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65