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CaringScore for Pittsburg, CA
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 Pittsburg 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 Pittsburg.
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 4.4, Pittsburg rates below average for those seeking nursing homes.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Pittsburg. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Pittsburg, CA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg 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 5.8, Pittsburg 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 232.6 physicians per capita, Pittsburg closely matches the national average. Pittsburg scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.2, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Pittsburg is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Pittsburg is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Pittsburg's environmental health -- trails the national average by 36.4 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Pittsburg, CA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 232.6 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 5.8 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 7.9 | 7 |
CostScore for Pittsburg, CA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2.8, the costs associated with nursing homes in Pittsburg are generally more expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Pittsburg is $8,213 , which is 39.9 percent more expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Pittsburg indexes at 25.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 20.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent more expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 125 |
| Healthcare Index | 120 |
| Housing Index | 159 |
| Food Index | 113 |
| Utilities Index | 99 |
| Transportation Index | 109 |
LivabilityScore for Pittsburg, CA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Pittsburg. 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 Pittsburg is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.6, Pittsburg is on par with the national average for nursing homes.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 265 days each year in Pittsburg, 29.3 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 35°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Pittsburg than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 88°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Pittsburg is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $63,664 per year, the population of Pittsburg earns a better than average median household income. Pittsburg has an unemployment rate of 17.60 percent, roughly 93.4 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.19 percent of the population in Pittsburg is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 30.2 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Pittsburg | "Nat'l Avg" |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 7.1 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 50.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 6781.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 73.8 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 9 | 13.8 |
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