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CaringScore
CaringScore for Alexander County, NC
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Alexander 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 nursing homes in Alexander.
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 4.3, Alexander rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Alexander. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Alexander County, NC
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Alexander, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Alexander 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 4.1, Alexander rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 49.9 physicians per capita, Alexander trails the national average by 77.4 percent. Alexander trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 86.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 2.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Alexander is 76.4 years -- 1.9 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Alexander -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 19.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Alexander's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Alexander County, NC | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 49.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 2.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Alexander County, NC
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Alexander, 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 nursing homes. The CostScore for Alexander is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.4, Alexander is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Alexander is $5,460 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Alexander indexes at 5.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 6.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 28.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Alexander County, NC |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 95 |
| Healthcare Index | 106 |
| Housing Index | 72 |
| Food Index | 98 |
| Utilities Index | 112 |
| Transportation Index | 99 |
LivabilityScore for Alexander County, NC
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Alexander. 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 nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Alexander is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Alexander rates below average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 214 days each year in Alexander, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Alexander than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Alexander is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 150.0 percent higher than average. At $43,743 per year, the population of Alexander earns a lower than average median household income. Alexander has an unemployment rate of 10.70 percent, roughly 17.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 16.00 percent of the population in Alexander is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 21.6 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Alexander | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 5.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 190.5 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 3.1 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 67.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 5.4 | 13.8 |
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