Independent Living Communities in Vincennes, Indiana

CaringScore for Vincennes, IN

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 Vincennes 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 Vincennes.

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, Vincennes 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 Vincennes. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Vincennes, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vincennes, 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 Vincennes 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 5.4, Vincennes 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 seeking independent living communities. At 210.4 physicians per capita, Vincennes closely matches the national average. Vincennes trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 21.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 23.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Vincennes is 76.7 years -- 1.5 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Vincennes is 76.7 years -- 1.5 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Vincennes's environmental health -- trails the national average by 54.5 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Vincennes, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	210.4	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	7.9	7.7
Oncologists	2.6	3.5
Orthopedists	13.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Vincennes, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vincennes, 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 Vincennes 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 Vincennes 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 Vincennes. 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 Vincennes to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Vincennes indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 56.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Vincennes, IN
Aggregate Index	81
Healthcare Index	95
Housing Index	44
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	97

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Vincennes, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Vincennes. 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 Vincennes is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.4, Vincennes 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 200 days each year in Vincennes, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in Vincennes tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Vincennes is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $33,164 per year, the population of Vincennes earns a lower than average median household income. Vincennes has an unemployment rate of 5.90 percent, roughly 35.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.91 percent of the population in Vincennes is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 20.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Vincennes	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.1	136.1
Libraries	8	18.8
Places of Worship	198.7	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	177.6	97.7
Pharmacies	40.1	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65