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CaringScore for Truth Or Consequences, NM
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 Truth Or Consequences 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 Truth Or Consequences.
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, Truth Or Consequences 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 Truth Or Consequences. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Truth Or Consequences, NM
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Truth Or Consequences, 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 Truth Or Consequences 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 4.3, Truth Or Consequences 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 71.9 physicians per capita, Truth Or Consequences trails the national average by 67.4 percent. Truth Or Consequences trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 59.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 8. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Truth Or Consequences is 76.6 years -- 1.7 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Truth Or Consequences -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 18.1 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Truth Or Consequences's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Truth Or Consequences, NM | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 71.9 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 0 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8 | 7 |
CostScore for Truth Or Consequences, NM
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Truth Or Consequences, 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 Truth Or Consequences 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 Truth Or Consequences are generally less expensive than the national average.
The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Truth Or Consequences is $4,958 , which is 15.5 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Truth Or Consequences indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 55.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Truth Or Consequences, NM |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 83 |
| Healthcare Index | 99 |
| Housing Index | 45 |
| Food Index | 98 |
| Utilities Index | 94 |
| Transportation Index | 96 |
LivabilityScore for Truth Or Consequences, NM
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Truth Or Consequences. 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 Truth Or Consequences is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.9, Truth Or Consequences 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 290 days each year in Truth Or Consequences, 41.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 28°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Truth Or Consequences than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 96°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Truth Or Consequences is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $27,314 per year, the population of Truth Or Consequences earns a lower than average median household income. Truth Or Consequences has an unemployment rate of 6.90 percent, roughly 24.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 31.23 percent of the population in Truth Or Consequences is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 137.3 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Truth Or Consequences | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 361.5 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 16.5 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 173.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 0 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 15.1 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 13.8 |
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