Independent Living Communities in Pocomoke City, Maryland

CaringScore for Pocomoke City, MD

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 Pocomoke City 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 Pocomoke City.

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 4.9, Pocomoke City 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 Pocomoke City. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Pocomoke City, MD

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City 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 5.5, Pocomoke City 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 155.2 physicians per capita, Pocomoke City trails the national average by 29.6 percent. Pocomoke City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 58.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Pocomoke City is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Pocomoke City is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Pocomoke City's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Pocomoke City, MD	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	155.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	2	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	6.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Pocomoke City, MD

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Pocomoke City, 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 Pocomoke City 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 5.1, Pocomoke City 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 Pocomoke City. 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 Pocomoke City to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Pocomoke City is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 2.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 11.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Pocomoke City, MD
Aggregate Index	100
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	89
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	105

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Pocomoke City, MD

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Pocomoke City. 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 Pocomoke City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.5, Pocomoke City rates below 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 210 days each year in Pocomoke City, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 27°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Pocomoke City than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Pocomoke City is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $37,368 per year, the population of Pocomoke City earns a lower than average median household income. Pocomoke City has an unemployment rate of 15.40 percent, roughly 69.2 percent higher than the national average. And about 16.82 percent of the population in Pocomoke City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 27.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Pocomoke City	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	63.1	136.1
Libraries	10.1	18.8
Places of Worship	178.3	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	127.2	97.7
Pharmacies	50.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65