We found 1 retirement communities near Howard County, IN. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about independent living services, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Howard County retirement housing communities below.
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North Woods CommonsKokomo, IN 46901"North Woods Commons have been created for the independent resident who wants the" more
CaringScore
CaringScore for Howard County, IN
CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for retirement communities in Howard 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 retirement communities in Howard.
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 4.3, Howard rates below average for those seeking retirement communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Howard. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Howard County, IN
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Howard, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for retirement communities. The HealthScore for Howard 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 4.1, Howard rates below average for those seeking retirement communities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 139 physicians per capita, Howard trails the national average by 37.0 percent. Howard scores 84.6 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.4, and scores 31.8 percent below the national average in specialists per capita, with 13.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Howard is 76.6 years -- 1.7 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Howard -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 25.3 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Howard's environmental health -- trails the national average by 14.5 percent.
| Doctors Per Capita | Howard County, IN | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 139 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 6 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 0 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 4.8 | 7 |
CostScore for Howard County, IN
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Howard, 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 retirement communities. The CostScore for Howard is based on data such as the average monthly cost of retirement communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 5.4, Howard is on par with the national average for retirement communities.
Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at retirement communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Howard. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of retirement communities in Howard to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Howard indexes at 10.0 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 40.0 percent less expensive than average.
| Cost of Living | Howard County, IN |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 90 |
| Healthcare Index | 105 |
| Housing Index | 60 |
| Food Index | 92 |
| Utilities Index | 108 |
| Transportation Index | 107 |
LivabilityScore for Howard County, IN
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Howard. 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 retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Howard is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3, Howard rates below average for retirement communities.
Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for retirement communities. The sun shines an average of 187 days each year in Howard, 8.8 percent fewer sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 18°F in January, winters in Howard tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Howard is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 75.0 percent higher than average. At $46,674 per year, the population of Howard earns a lower than average median household income. Howard has an unemployment rate of 10.00 percent, roughly 9.9 percent higher than the national average. And about 15.75 percent of the population in Howard is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which exceeds the national average by 19.7 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Howard | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 0.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 8.4 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 122.4 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 38.8 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 81.4 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 15.6 | 13.8 |
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