Independent Living Communities in Tyler, Texas

CaringScore for Tyler, TX

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 Tyler 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 Tyler.

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 6.6, Tyler 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 Tyler. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Tyler, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Tyler, 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 Tyler 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 8.1, Tyler 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 337.9 physicians per capita, Tyler scores 53.2 percent better than the national average. Tyler trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 76.9 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 34.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Tyler is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Tyler is 78.1 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Tyler's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Tyler, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	337.9	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	14.1	7.7
Oncologists	8.8	3.5
Orthopedists	11.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Tyler, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Tyler, 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 Tyler 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 7.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Tyler 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 Tyler. 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 Tyler to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Tyler indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 29.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Tyler, TX
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	92
Housing Index	71
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	102

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Tyler, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Tyler. 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 Tyler is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.5, Tyler 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 218 days each year in Tyler, 6.3 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 Tyler than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 94°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Tyler is 75.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $41,848 per year, the population of Tyler earns a lower than average median household income. Tyler has an unemployment rate of 7.20 percent, roughly 20.9 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.31 percent of the population in Tyler is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 16.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Tyler	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.7	136.1
Libraries	3.4	18.8
Places of Worship	111	220.5
Public Transit	15.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	168.3	97.7
Pharmacies	30.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65