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CaringScore
CaringScore for Martinsville City County, VA
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 Martinsville City 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 Martinsville City.
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 6.7, Martinsville City rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Martinsville City. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Martinsville City County, VA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Martinsville City, 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 Martinsville City 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 7.2, Martinsville City 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 548.4 physicians per capita, Martinsville City scores 148.7 percent better than the national average. Martinsville City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 64.6 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 6.9. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Martinsville City is 75.1 years -- 3.6 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Martinsville City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is average, and water quality -- another key measure of Martinsville City's environmental health -- is 27.3 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Martinsville City County, VA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 548.4 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 0 | 7 |
CostScore for Martinsville City County, VA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Martinsville City, 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 Martinsville City 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 8.6, the costs associated with nursing homes in Martinsville City are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Martinsville City is $5,323 , which is 9.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Martinsville City indexes at 16.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 31.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Martinsville City County, VA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 84 |
| Healthcare Index | 85 |
| Housing Index | 69 |
| Food Index | 93 |
| Utilities Index | 85 |
| Transportation Index | 83 |
LivabilityScore for Martinsville City County, VA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Martinsville City. 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 Martinsville City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Martinsville City 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 Martinsville City, 4.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 25°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Martinsville City than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Martinsville City is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $32,116 per year, the population of Martinsville City earns a lower than average median household income. Martinsville City has an unemployment rate of 17.80 percent, roughly 95.6 percent higher than the national average. And about 24.02 percent of the population in Martinsville City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 82.5 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Martinsville City | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.3 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 6.9 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 272.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 20.7 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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