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CaringScore
CaringScore for Hart County, KY
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 Hart 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 Hart.
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 5.6, Hart rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Hart. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Hart County, KY
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hart, 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 Hart 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 3.5, Hart 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 43.3 physicians per capita, Hart trails the national average by 80.4 percent. Hart trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hart is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Hart -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 15.7 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Hart's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Hart County, KY | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 43.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Hart County, KY
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hart, 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 Hart 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 8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Hart are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hart is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hart indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 50.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Hart County, KY |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 81 |
| Healthcare Index | 90 |
| Housing Index | 50 |
| Food Index | 91 |
| Utilities Index | 98 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Hart County, KY
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hart. 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 Hart is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 5.9, Hart 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 195 days each year in Hart, 4.9 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 24°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Hart than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Hart is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent lower than average. At $31,135 per year, the population of Hart earns a lower than average median household income. Hart has an unemployment rate of 10.70 percent, roughly 17.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 14.96 percent of the population in Hart is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 13.7 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Hart | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 10.7 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 355.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 118.2 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 16.1 | 13.8 |
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