Independent Living Communities in Port Charlotte, Florida

CaringScore for Port Charlotte, FL

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 Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte.

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 6.2, Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Port Charlotte, FL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte 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 7.3, Port Charlotte 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 204.9 physicians per capita, Port Charlotte closely matches the national average. Port Charlotte scores 46.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.9, and scores 61.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 31.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Port Charlotte is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Port Charlotte is 79.8 years -- 2.4 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Port Charlotte's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Port Charlotte, FL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	204.9	220.5
Geriatricians	1.9	1.3
Cardiologists	14.4	7.7
Oncologists	5.7	3.5
Orthopedists	9.4	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Port Charlotte, FL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte 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 5.6, the costs associated with independent living communities in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte. 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 Port Charlotte to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Port Charlotte indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 26.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Port Charlotte, FL
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	74
Food Index	104
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	100

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Port Charlotte, FL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Port Charlotte. 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 Port Charlotte is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Port Charlotte is on par with the national 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 262 days each year in Port Charlotte, 27.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 54°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Port Charlotte than in 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 Port Charlotte is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $42,623 per year, the population of Port Charlotte earns a lower than average median household income. Port Charlotte has an unemployment rate of 11.00 percent, roughly 20.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 25.64 percent of the population in Port Charlotte is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 94.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Port Charlotte	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.6	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	55.1	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	116.2	97.7
Pharmacies	21.5	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65