Independent Living Communities in Stockton, California

CaringScore for Stockton, CA

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 Stockton 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 Stockton.

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 3.8, Stockton rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Stockton. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Stockton, CA

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Stockton, 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 Stockton 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 3.4, Stockton rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 131.3 physicians per capita, Stockton trails the national average by 40.5 percent. Stockton trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 53.8 percent, with 0.6, and scores 40.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 11.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Stockton is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Stockton is 77.5 years -- 0.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Stockton's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Stockton, CA	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	131.3	220.5
Geriatricians	0.6	1.3
Cardiologists	4.9	7.7
Oncologists	1.3	3.5
Orthopedists	4.9	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Stockton, CA

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Stockton, 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 Stockton 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 4.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Stockton 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 Stockton. 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 Stockton to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Stockton indexes at 8.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 114 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Stockton, CA
Aggregate Index	108
Healthcare Index	103
Housing Index	114
Food Index	108
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	112

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Stockton, CA

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Stockton. 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 Stockton is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Stockton 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 257 days each year in Stockton, 25.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Stockton than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Stockton is 125.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $45,783 per year, the population of Stockton earns a lower than average median household income. Stockton has an unemployment rate of 22.00 percent, roughly 141.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.93 percent of the population in Stockton is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 24.5 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Stockton	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.6	136.1
Libraries	2.3	18.8
Places of Worship	55.4	220.5
Public Transit	278.5	110.4
Grocery Stores	108.9	97.7
Pharmacies	11.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65