There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Girard, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Girard and 19 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 daily, with an average expense running around $124. The monthly expense averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $44,760, which is higher than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Girard, Kansas
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- Girard scores higher than the Kansas average of 73.
- Girard scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Girard Medical Center, Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc, and Mount Carmel Medical Center.
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including TWG Nursing Home Inc. DBA The Heritage, Arma Health and Rehab, and Oakview Estates.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 43 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (30% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Girard Municipal Golf Course, Crestwood Country Club, and Countryside Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Crawford State Park, Wildlife & Parks Department, and Crawford State Fishing Lake Number One.
- There are 11 churches in or near the city, including Barb Lucille, Arma United Methodist Church, and All Faith Church.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 13 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.03% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.11% 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 $63,975, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $48,243, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,714, which is higher 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 4.75%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Girard receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Girard has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Girard has a very sparse population density of 29.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Girard have a short daily commute time.
- Girard has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 87.68%.
Girard is a municipality in Crawford County within the State of Kansas. The city has a population of only 4,373, with 689,363 residents in the surrounding area. Those over 55 constitute around 30% of the total community.
Girard has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The mean home price in the city is $115,500, which is lower than the state average of $127,500. Girard has a low unemployment rate of roughly 4.75%. The city's mean household income is $48,000 ($26,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas.
Girard has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives high amounts of precipitation each year. Girard has moderate air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime in relation to other cities in the United States.