Nursing Homes in Knox, Indiana

CaringScore for Knox, IN

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 Knox 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 Knox.

A 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 4.9, Knox is on par with the national average for those seeking nursing homes.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Knox, IN

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Knox, 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 Knox 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 3.8, Knox 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 57.2 physicians per capita, Knox trails the national average by 74.1 percent. Knox trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 78.5 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 4.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Knox is 75 years -- 3.7 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Knox is 75 years -- 3.7 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Knox's environmental health -- is 32.7 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Knox, IN	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	57.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	4.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Knox, IN

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Knox, 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 Knox 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 7.4, the costs associated with nursing homes in Knox are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Knox is $4,973 , which is 15.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Knox indexes at 18.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 98 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 54.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Knox, IN
Aggregate Index	82
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	46
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	95
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Knox, IN

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Knox. 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 Knox is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Knox 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 170 days each year in Knox, 17.1 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 13°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Knox than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 85°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate index in Knox is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 100.0 percent higher than average. At $30,332 per year, the population of Knox earns a lower than average median household income. Knox has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.25 percent of the population in Knox is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 38.7 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Knox	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	11.2	136.1
Libraries	21.2	18.8
Places of Worship	110.4	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	130	97.7
Pharmacies	52	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65