Independent Living Communities in Roanoke, Virginia

CaringScore for Roanoke, VA

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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke.

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 6.8, Roanoke 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 Roanoke. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Roanoke, VA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke 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 7.8, Roanoke 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 324.7 physicians per capita, Roanoke scores 47.3 percent better than the national average. Roanoke trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 82.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 35.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Roanoke is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Roanoke is 75.2 years -- 3.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Roanoke's environmental health -- is 43.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Roanoke, VA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	324.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	20.5	7.7
Oncologists	8.6	3.5
Orthopedists	6.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Roanoke, VA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Roanoke, 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 Roanoke 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 7.8, the costs associated with independent living communities in Roanoke 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 Roanoke. 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 Roanoke to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Roanoke indexes at 13.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 27.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Roanoke, VA
Aggregate Index	87
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	73
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	94
Transportation Index	93

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Roanoke, VA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Roanoke. 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 Roanoke is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Roanoke 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 211 days each year in Roanoke, 2.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 27°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Roanoke 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 Roanoke is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $38,905 per year, the population of Roanoke earns a lower than average median household income. Roanoke has an unemployment rate of 8.50 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 17.68 percent of the population in Roanoke is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 34.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Roanoke	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	8.6	18.8
Places of Worship	112.7	220.5
Public Transit	118.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	188	97.7
Pharmacies	27	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65