Nursing Homes in Watford City, North Dakota

CaringScore for Watford City, ND

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 Watford 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 Watford 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 6.3, Watford 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 Watford City. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Watford City, ND

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Watford 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 Watford 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 4.8, Watford City 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. At just 35.5 physicians per capita, Watford City trails the national average by 83.9 percent. Watford City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and scores 100.0 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 0. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Watford City is 79 years -- 1.4 percent higher than most of the country. Air quality in Watford City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 19.3 percent above average, and water quality -- another key measure of Watford City's environmental health -- is about average.

Doctors Per Capita	Watford City, ND	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	35.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	0	7.7
Oncologists	0	3.5
Orthopedists	0	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Watford City, ND

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Watford 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 Watford 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 7, the costs associated with nursing homes in Watford City are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Watford City is $5,562 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Watford City indexes at 22.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 98 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 72.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Watford City, ND
Aggregate Index	78
Healthcare Index	98
Housing Index	28
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	76
Transportation Index	100

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Watford City, ND

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Watford 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 Watford City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 7.5, Watford City rates above average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 206 days each year in Watford City, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of -2°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Watford City than in other parts of the country, and summers are often more temperate than other places, averaging 84°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Watford City is 25.0 percent lower than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent lower than average. At $40,125 per year, the population of Watford City earns a lower than average median household income. Watford City has an unemployment rate of 2.20 percent, roughly 75.8 percent lower than the national average. And about 22.49 percent of the population in Watford City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 70.9 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Watford City	Nat'l Avg
Parks	3.8	136.1
Libraries	35.4	18.8
Places of Worship	470.6	220.5
Public Transit	0	110.4
Grocery Stores	283.3	97.7
Pharmacies	70.8	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65