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CaringScore
CaringScore for District Heights, MD
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 District Heights 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 District Heights.
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 4.2, District Heights rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for District Heights. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for District Heights, MD
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in District Heights, 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 District Heights 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 4.3, District Heights 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 141.8 physicians per capita, District Heights trails the national average by 35.7 percent. District Heights scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.5, and scores 33.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in District Heights is 76.5 years -- 1.8 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in District Heights is 76.5 years -- 1.8 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of District Heights's environmental health -- is about average.
| Doctors Per Capita | District Heights, MD | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 141.8 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.5 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 1.5 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 5.2 | 7 |
CostScore for District Heights, MD
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in District Heights, 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 District Heights 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 4.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in District Heights are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in District Heights is $6,228 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for District Heights indexes at 16.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 47.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | District Heights, MD |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 116 |
| Healthcare Index | 105 |
| Housing Index | 147 |
| Food Index | 109 |
| Utilities Index | 103 |
| Transportation Index | 107 |
LivabilityScore for District Heights, MD
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in District Heights. 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 District Heights is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, District Heights 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 200 days each year in District Heights, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in District Heights than in 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 District Heights is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $68,629 per year, the population of District Heights earns a better than average median household income. District Heights has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 11.26 percent of the population in District Heights is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 14.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | District Heights | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 3.8 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.2 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 55.2 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 1470.4 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 244.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 52.4 | 13.8 |
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