We found 1 retirement communities near Newport News City County, VA. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about independent living services, amenities, and events offered by browsing the Newport News City County retirement housing communities below.
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The ChesapeakeNewport News, VA 23601"Living at The Chesapeake means that your cottage or apartment is designed to pro" more
CaringScore
CaringScore for Newport News City County, VA
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 Newport News 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 retirement communities in Newport News City.
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 4.7, Newport News City is on par with the national average for those seeking retirement communities.
The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Newport News City. Choose a category score to learn more.
HealthScore for Newport News City County, VA
HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Newport News City, 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 Newport News 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 5.7, Newport News City rates above average for those seeking retirement communities.
Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking retirement communities. At 202.3 physicians per capita, Newport News City closely matches the national average. Newport News City trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, 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 Newport News City is 76.2 years -- 2.2 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Newport News City -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 94.0 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Newport News City's environmental health -- is 25.5 percent above average.
| Doctors Per Capita | Newport News City County, VA | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians | 202.3 | 220.5 |
| Geriatricians | 0 | 1.3 |
| Cardiologists | 6.9 | 7.7 |
| Oncologists | 5.9 | 3.5 |
| Orthopedists | 8 | 7 |
CostScore for Newport News City County, VA
CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Newport News 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 retirement communities. The CostScore for Newport News City 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 4.6, Newport News City 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 Newport News City. 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 Newport News City to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Newport News City is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 108 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.
| Cost of Living | Newport News City County, VA |
|---|---|
| Aggregate Index | 104 |
| Healthcare Index | 107 |
| Housing Index | 108 |
| Food Index | 103 |
| Utilities Index | 114 |
| Transportation Index | 98 |
LivabilityScore for Newport News City County, VA
LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for retirement communities in Newport News 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 retirement communities. The LivabilityScore for Newport News City is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.2, Newport News City 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 213 days each year in Newport News City, 3.9 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 Newport News City than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 89°F in July.
Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Newport News City is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $47,990 per year, the population of Newport News City earns a lower than average median household income. Newport News City has an unemployment rate of 7.90 percent, roughly 13.2 percent lower than the national average. And about 10.87 percent of the population in Newport News City is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 17.4 percent.
| Amenities Per Capita | Newport News City | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Parks | 2.2 | 136.1 |
| Libraries | 2.8 | 18.8 |
| Places of Worship | 58.3 | 220.5 |
| Public Transit | 140.9 | 110.4 |
| Grocery Stores | 65.3 | 97.7 |
| Pharmacies | 10.5 | 13.8 |
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