Nursing Homes in Hopkins, Minnesota

CaringScore for Hopkins, MN

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 Hopkins 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 Hopkins.

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 6.6, Hopkins rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Hopkins, MN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hopkins, 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 Hopkins 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 8.4, Hopkins 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 342.3 physicians per capita, Hopkins scores 55.2 percent better than the national average. Hopkins scores 53.8 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2, and scores 81.5 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 35.4. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Hopkins is 80.3 years -- 3.1 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Hopkins is 80.3 years -- 3.1 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Hopkins's environmental health -- trails the national average by 50.9 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Hopkins, MN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	342.3	220.5
Geriatricians	2	1.3
Cardiologists	14.5	7.7
Oncologists	6.9	3.5
Orthopedists	12	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Hopkins, MN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hopkins, 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 Hopkins 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 4.6, Hopkins is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Hopkins is $6,317 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Hopkins indexes at 7.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 102 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing index is 103 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living	Hopkins, MN
Aggregate Index	107
Healthcare Index	102
Housing Index	103
Food Index	109
Utilities Index	97
Transportation Index	110

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Hopkins, MN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Hopkins. 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 Hopkins is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 6.5, Hopkins 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 196 days each year in Hopkins, 4.4 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 6°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Hopkins than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 81°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Hopkins is 50.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $45,954 per year, the population of Hopkins earns a lower than average median household income. Hopkins has an unemployment rate of 6.10 percent, roughly 33.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.26 percent of the population in Hopkins is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Hopkins	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	4	136.1
Libraries	3.7	18.8
Places of Worship	57.6	220.5
Public Transit	169.8	110.4
Grocery Stores	257.4	97.7
Pharmacies	12	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65