Nursing Homes in RAYTOWN, Missouri

CaringScore for RAYTOWN, MO

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 RAYTOWN 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 RAYTOWN.

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 5.5, RAYTOWN 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 RAYTOWN. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for RAYTOWN, MO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in RAYTOWN, 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 RAYTOWN 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 4.8, RAYTOWN 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 209.7 physicians per capita, RAYTOWN closely matches the national average. RAYTOWN scores about average in geriatricians per capita, with 1.6, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 20.8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in RAYTOWN is 76.3 years -- 2.1 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in RAYTOWN -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 44.6 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of RAYTOWN's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	RAYTOWN, MO	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	209.7	220.5
Geriatricians	1.6	1.3
Cardiologists	10.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.7	3.5
Orthopedists	4.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for RAYTOWN, MO

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

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in RAYTOWN is $4,456 , which is 24.1 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for RAYTOWN indexes at 9.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 36.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	RAYTOWN, MO
Aggregate Index	91
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	64
Food Index	96
Utilities Index	108
Transportation Index	97

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for RAYTOWN, MO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in RAYTOWN. 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 RAYTOWN is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.5, RAYTOWN 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 212 days each year in RAYTOWN, 3.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 20°F in January, winters in RAYTOWN tend to be similar to 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 RAYTOWN is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $47,394 per year, the population of RAYTOWN earns a lower than average median household income. RAYTOWN has an unemployment rate of 9.80 percent, roughly 7.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 18.74 percent of the population in RAYTOWN is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 42.4 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	RAYTOWN	Nat'l Avg
Parks	7.2	136.1
Libraries	3.9	18.8
Places of Worship	87.2	220.5
Public Transit	130.1	110.4
Grocery Stores	36.3	97.7
Pharmacies	10.9	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65