Nursing Homes in Cody, Wyoming

CaringScore for Cody, WY

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 Cody 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 Cody.

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 6.8, Cody rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Cody. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Cody, WY

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cody, 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 Cody 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 7.6, Cody rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 234.2 physicians per capita, Cody closely matches the national average. Cody trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 17.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Cody is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Cody -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 16.9 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Cody's environmental health -- is 16.4 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Cody, WY	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	234.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	3.5	3.5
Orthopedists	14.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Cody, WY

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cody, 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 Cody 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 6.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in Cody are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Cody is $5,757 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Cody is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 98 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Cody, WY
Aggregate Index	97
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	98
Food Index	102
Utilities Index	92
Transportation Index	90

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Cody, WY

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Cody. 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 Cody is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6, Cody rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 213 days each year in Cody, 3.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Cody than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Cody is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $45,063 per year, the population of Cody earns a lower than average median household income. Cody has an unemployment rate of 7.50 percent, roughly 17.6 percent lower than the national average. And about 18.50 percent of the population in Cody is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 40.6 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Cody	Nat'l Avg
Parks	173.4	136.1
Libraries	10.9	18.8
Places of Worship	193.9	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	191	97.7
Pharmacies	31.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65