Nursing Homes in Independence County, Arkansas

CaringScore for Independence County, AR

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 Independence 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 Independence.

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 6.9, Independence rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Independence County, AR

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Independence, 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 Independence 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 6.9, Independence 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 205 physicians per capita, Independence closely matches the national average. Independence scores 123.1 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.9, and scores 33.3 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 26. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Independence is 76.2 years -- 2.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Independence -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 3.6 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Independence's environmental health -- is 54.5 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Independence County, AR	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	205	220.5
Geriatricians	2.9	1.3
Cardiologists	14.4	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	8.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Independence County, AR

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Independence, 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 Independence 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 8.9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Independence are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Independence is $4,258 , which is 27.5 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Independence indexes at 19.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 12.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 54.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Independence County, AR
Aggregate Index	81
Healthcare Index	88
Housing Index	46
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	92

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Independence County, AR

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Independence. 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 Independence is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.9, Independence 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 219 days each year in Independence, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Independence than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Independence is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $37,790 per year, the population of Independence earns a lower than average median household income. Independence has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 16.45 percent of the population in Independence is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 25.0 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Independence	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	2.9	18.8
Places of Worship	327.2	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	72.1	97.7
Pharmacies	20.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65