There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Chetopa, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Chetopa and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 daily, with a mean expense running approximately $124. The per month expense averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $44,760, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Chetopa, Kansas
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- Chetopa scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Chetopa scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Oswego Community Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Chetopa Manor, Oswego Health and Rehab, and Oswego Home Place.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 13 golf courses in or around the city, including Oswego Golf Association, Columbus Country Club, and Baxter Springs Golf & Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Oswego City Office, Mathews Park, and Claythorne Lodge.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God, Bartlett Christian Church, and Assembly of God Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.35% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.69% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.00%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Kansas has an average state income tax of 3.67%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $39,972, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $29,773, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,208, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $35,700 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $61,503 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,485 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.48%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Chetopa receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Chetopa has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Chetopa has a very sparse population density of 17.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Chetopa have a short daily commute time.
- Chetopa has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 81.43%.
Chetopa is a small municipality in Labette County, Kansas. The city has a population of only 1,683, with 689,363 people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The senior community composes approximately 37% of the total population.
Chetopa has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $17,000. The average household income is $30,000 vs an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.48% and the average housing price is $70,500, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500.
Chetopa has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives average amounts of precipitation each year. Chetopa has better than average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.