Nursing Homes in Kilgore, Texas

CaringScore for Kilgore, TX

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 Kilgore 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 Kilgore.

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 6.2, Kilgore rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Kilgore, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore 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 5.4, Kilgore is on par with the national 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 235.6 physicians per capita, Kilgore closely matches the national average. Kilgore trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 44.6 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Kilgore is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Kilgore is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Kilgore's environmental health -- trails the national average by 27.3 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Kilgore, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	235.6	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	10.8	7.7
Oncologists	5.8	3.5
Orthopedists	10.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Kilgore, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kilgore, 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 Kilgore 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 9, the costs associated with nursing homes in Kilgore are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Kilgore is $3,346 , which is 43.0 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Kilgore indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 8.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 53.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Kilgore, TX
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	92
Housing Index	47
Food Index	94
Utilities Index	92
Transportation Index	101

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Kilgore, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Kilgore. 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 Kilgore is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.7, Kilgore 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 215 days each year in Kilgore, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 36°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Kilgore than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 95°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Kilgore is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $45,196 per year, the population of Kilgore earns a lower than average median household income. Kilgore has an unemployment rate of 6.70 percent, roughly 26.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 15.68 percent of the population in Kilgore is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 19.1 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Kilgore	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	4.2	18.8
Places of Worship	135.6	220.5
Public Transit	18.2	110.4
Grocery Stores	253.8	97.7
Pharmacies	16.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65