Independent Living Communities in Southington, Connecticut

CaringScore for Southington, CT

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 Southington 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 Southington.

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 5.3, Southington 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 Southington. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Southington, CT

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Southington, 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 Southington 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, Southington 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 291.3 physicians per capita, Southington scores 32.1 percent better than the national average. Southington scores 115.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.8, and scores 63.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 31.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Southington is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Southington is 79.2 years -- 1.7 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Southington's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Southington, CT	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	291.3	220.5
Geriatricians	2.8	1.3
Cardiologists	13.6	7.7
Oncologists	5.8	3.5
Orthopedists	9.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Southington, CT

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Southington, 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 Southington 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 2.9, the costs associated with independent living communities in Southington are generally more 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 Southington. 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 Southington to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Southington indexes at 24.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 41.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Southington, CT
Aggregate Index	124
Healthcare Index	108
Housing Index	141
Food Index	122
Utilities Index	119
Transportation Index	111

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Southington, CT

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Southington. 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 Southington is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.6, Southington 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 191 days each year in Southington, 6.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 21°F in January, winters in Southington tend to be similar to 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 Southington is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $78,916 per year, the population of Southington earns a better than average median household income. Southington has an unemployment rate of 8.20 percent, roughly 9.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.29 percent of the population in Southington is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 16.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Southington	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3.4	136.1
Libraries	6.7	18.8
Places of Worship	55.2	220.5
Public Transit	149	110.4
Grocery Stores	66.5	97.7
Pharmacies	16.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65