Nursing Homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas

CaringScore for WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX

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 WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 WHITE SETTLEMENT.

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, WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 WHITE SETTLEMENT. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT, 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 WHITE SETTLEMENT 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, WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 173.2 physicians per capita, WHITE SETTLEMENT trails the national average by 21.5 percent. WHITE SETTLEMENT trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 17.9 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 16. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in WHITE SETTLEMENT is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in WHITE SETTLEMENT is 77.6 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of WHITE SETTLEMENT's environmental health -- is 61.8 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	173.2	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	5.7	7.7
Oncologists	3.4	3.5
Orthopedists	6.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT, 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 WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 7.2, the costs associated with nursing homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT is $4,045 , which is 31.1 percent less expensive than the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for WHITE SETTLEMENT indexes at 17.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 5.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 59.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX
Aggregate Index	83
Healthcare Index	105
Housing Index	41
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	113
Transportation Index	99

Nursing Homes Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for WHITE SETTLEMENT, TX

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in WHITE SETTLEMENT. 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 WHITE SETTLEMENT is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.2, WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 230 days each year in WHITE SETTLEMENT, 12.2 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in WHITE SETTLEMENT 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 index in WHITE SETTLEMENT is 4 out of 10, which is about average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $35,822 per year, the population of WHITE SETTLEMENT earns a lower than average median household income. WHITE SETTLEMENT has an unemployment rate of 8.10 percent, roughly 11.0 percent lower than the national average. And about 13.27 percent of the population in WHITE SETTLEMENT is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	WHITE SETTLEMENT	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.5	136.1
Libraries	2.5	18.8
Places of Worship	59.7	220.5
Public Transit	666.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	0	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65