Independent Living Communities in Plano, Texas

CaringScore for Plano, TX

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 Plano 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 Plano.

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 5.8, Plano 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 Plano. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Plano, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Plano, 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 Plano 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 6.9, Plano rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 222.3 physicians per capita, Plano closely matches the national average. Plano scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 19.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Plano is 81.1 years -- 4.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Plano is 81.1 years -- 4.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Plano's environmental health -- is 45.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Plano, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	222.3	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	7	7.7
Oncologists	3.3	3.5
Orthopedists	7.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Plano, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Plano, 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 Plano is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.6, Plano is on par with the national average for independent living communities.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Plano. 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 Plano to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Plano indexes at 8.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 21.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Plano, TX
Aggregate Index	108
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	121
Food Index	103
Utilities Index	107
Transportation Index	100

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Plano, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Plano. 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 Plano is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Plano 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 229 days each year in Plano, 11.7 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 33°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Plano than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Plano is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $87,209 per year, the population of Plano earns a better than average median household income. Plano has an unemployment rate of 7.20 percent, roughly 20.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 7.56 percent of the population in Plano is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 42.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Plano	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.3	136.1
Libraries	2.2	18.8
Places of Worship	51.1	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	115.5	97.7
Pharmacies	13.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65