10 Best Independent Living Communities in Red Oak, TX

 

Learn More About Independent Living in Red Oak, TX

 

This small but growing suburban community on the southern edge of the Dallas–Fort Worth area offers a quiet retirement at a safe distance from the big-city congestion and high living costs of the metropolis to the north.

Independent living communities — also known simply as retirement communities — in Red Oak are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Red Oak retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Red Oak, TX

The cost of independent living varies depending on each community. However, the median monthly cost of assisted living in 2020 was about $4,400 in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and $4,000 in the state of Texas, according to Genworth. To learn more about the cost of independent living in Red Oak, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Red Oak, TX

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Red Oak are rated seven points above the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated slightly higher than the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
107	99	110	107	105	111

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$72,560 per year	$42,412 per year	$65,728 per year	$26,950 per year	$38,099 per year	$4,812 per year	$837 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Red Oak include:

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Waxahachie

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 100+
• Specialties: emergency care, ICU, hemodialysis, joint replacement, physical therapy

Methodist Charlton Medical Center

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 310+
• Specialties: emergency care, spine surgery, ICU, hemodialysis

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Texas overall has warmer temperatures than much of the country. North Texas, where Red Oak is located, has a humid subtropical climate. This means the city experiences four seasons, but summers are very hot and humid and winters are mild, like an extended autumn. Severe thunderstorms, sometimes with tornadoes, are especially common in spring and summer months. The average humidity level is 60%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 64%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
46°F	57°F	35°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
85°F	96°F	73°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 78

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 38.8″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
34.8	10.8%	12,770	853.3 per square mile	3

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.2%	0.8%	32.9%	20.4%	<0.1%	6.7%	42.6%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Grand Prairie: 0/30
• Overall inclusivity: 27/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Ellis County

Democratic	Republican	Other
25.7%	71.1%	3.3%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Outdoor attractions in Red Oak:

• Watkins Park
• Cherry Creek Nature Preserve

 

Transportation

Senior residents of Red Oak can make travel arrangements with Community Transit Services (CTS), which operates scheduled transportation services throughout Ellis County.