CaringScore
CaringScore for Barrow County, GA
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 Barrow 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 Barrow.
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 3.9, Barrow rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Barrow. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Barrow County, GA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Barrow, 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 Barrow 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 2.6, Barrow 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 46.5 physicians per capita, Barrow trails the national average by 78.9 percent. Barrow 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 Barrow is 75.6 years -- 3.0 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Barrow -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Barrow's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Barrow County, GA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 46.5 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 2.7 | 7 |
CostScore for Barrow County, GA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Barrow, 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 Barrow is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in Barrow are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Barrow is $5,034 , which is 14.2 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Barrow indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 25.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Barrow County, GA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 92 |
| Healthcare Index | 104 |
| Housing Index | 75 |
| Food Index | 101 |
| Utilities Index | 89 |
| Transportation Index | 100 |
LivabilityScore for Barrow County, GA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Barrow. 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 Barrow is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.7, Barrow 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 218 days each year in Barrow, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 31°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Barrow than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Barrow is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $49,606 per year, the population of Barrow earns a median household income on par with the national average. Barrow has an unemployment rate of 9.70 percent, roughly equal to the national average. And about 9.06 percent of the population in Barrow is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 31.2 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Barrow | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 3.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 104 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 569.6 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 59.6 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 5.6 | 13.8 |
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