Nursing Homes in Durand, Illinois

CaringScore for Durand, IL

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 Durand 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 Durand.

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, Durand rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Durand, IL

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Durand, 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 Durand 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 6.4, Durand 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 226.5 physicians per capita, Durand closely matches the national average. Durand trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 46.2 percent, with 0.7, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 22.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Durand is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Durand is 78 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Durand's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Durand, IL	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	226.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0.7	1.3
Cardiologists	10.5	7.7
Oncologists	3.6	3.5
Orthopedists	7.5	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Durand, IL

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Durand, 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 Durand 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 5.7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Durand are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Durand is $5,658 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Durand indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 33.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Durand, IL
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	67
Food Index	90
Utilities Index	86
Transportation Index	106

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Durand, IL

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Durand. 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 Durand is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.8, Durand 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 191 days each year in Durand, 6.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 8°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Durand than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Durand is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $52,868 per year, the population of Durand earns a median household income on par with the national average. Durand has an unemployment rate of 12.90 percent, roughly 41.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 19.49 percent of the population in Durand is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 48.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Durand	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	3	136.1
Libraries	4.3	18.8
Places of Worship	70.4	220.5
Public Transit	34.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	78.7	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65