Independent Living Communities in Sheboygan, Wisconsin

CaringScore for Sheboygan, WI

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 Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan.

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 4.7, Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Sheboygan, WI

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan 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 4.7, Sheboygan 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 153.3 physicians per capita, Sheboygan trails the national average by 30.5 percent. Sheboygan trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 20.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 15.6. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Sheboygan is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Sheboygan is 78.9 years -- 1.3 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Sheboygan's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Sheboygan, WI	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	153.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	3.5	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	8.6	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Sheboygan, WI

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sheboygan, 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 Sheboygan 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 4.9, Sheboygan 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 Sheboygan. 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 Sheboygan to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Sheboygan indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 11.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 32.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Sheboygan, WI
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	111
Housing Index	68
Food Index	87
Utilities Index	109
Transportation Index	107

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Sheboygan, WI

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sheboygan. 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 Sheboygan is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Sheboygan 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 188 days each year in Sheboygan, 8.3 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Sheboygan than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 80°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Sheboygan is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $44,128 per year, the population of Sheboygan earns a lower than average median household income. Sheboygan has an unemployment rate of 10.20 percent, roughly 12.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.85 percent of the population in Sheboygan is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 12.8 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Sheboygan	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	20	136.1
Libraries	6.9	18.8
Places of Worship	115.4	220.5
Public Transit	113	110.4
Grocery Stores	101.7	97.7
Pharmacies	20.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65