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CaringScore for Castro County, TX
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 Castro 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 Castro.
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 6.2, Castro rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Castro. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Castro County, TX
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Castro, 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 Castro 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 4.2, Castro 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 40.1 physicians per capita, Castro trails the national average by 81.8 percent. Castro scores 961.5 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 13.8, and scores 29.2 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Castro is 76.5 years -- 1.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Castro -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 16.9 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Castro's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Castro County, TX | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 40.1 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 13.8 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Castro County, TX
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Castro, 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 Castro 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 9.1, the costs associated with nursing homes in Castro are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Castro is $3,194 , which is 45.6 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Castro indexes at 21.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 3.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 61.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Castro County, TX |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 79 |
| Healthcare Index | 97 |
| Housing Index | 39 |
| Food Index | 90 |
| Utilities Index | 95 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Castro County, TX
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Castro. 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 Castro is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.5, Castro is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 261 days each year in Castro, 27.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 22°F in January, winters in Castro tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Castro is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $39,107 per year, the population of Castro earns a lower than average median household income. Castro has an unemployment rate of 5.30 percent, roughly 41.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 14.49 percent of the population in Castro is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 10.1 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Castro | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 14 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 253.5 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 182.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 14 | 13.8 |
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