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CaringScore for Mcduffie County, GA
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 Mcduffie 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 Mcduffie.
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, Mcduffie 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 Mcduffie. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Mcduffie County, GA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mcduffie, 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 Mcduffie 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 4.2, Mcduffie 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 89.8 physicians per capita, Mcduffie trails the national average by 59.3 percent. Mcduffie trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 53.3 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 9.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Mcduffie is 73.4 years -- 5.8 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Mcduffie -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 7.2 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Mcduffie's environmental health -- is 30.9 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Mcduffie County, GA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 89.8 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 4.6 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 4.6 | 7 |
CostScore for Mcduffie County, GA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mcduffie, 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 Mcduffie 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 7.3, the costs associated with nursing homes in Mcduffie are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Mcduffie is $4,793 , which is 18.3 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Mcduffie indexes at 14.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 45.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Mcduffie County, GA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 86 |
| Healthcare Index | 96 |
| Housing Index | 55 |
| Food Index | 103 |
| Utilities Index | 97 |
| Transportation Index | 94 |
LivabilityScore for Mcduffie County, GA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Mcduffie. 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 Mcduffie is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 2.7, Mcduffie 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 218 days each year in Mcduffie, 6.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 30°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Mcduffie than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 91°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Mcduffie is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $38,759 per year, the population of Mcduffie earns a lower than average median household income. Mcduffie has an unemployment rate of 10.00 percent, roughly 9.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 13.36 percent of the population in Mcduffie is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.
| Amenities Per Capita | Mcduffie | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 4.6 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 131.9 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 78.5 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 69.3 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 9.2 | 13.8 |
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