There are 8 assisted living facilities in Kenai, Alaska. The average daily cost for assisted living in Alaska is $183, with costs ranging between $113 and $250 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $5,500, with costs ranging from about $3,390 to $7,500. The average annual cost is $66,000, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kenai, Alaska
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- Kenai scores higher than the Alaska average of 53.
- Kenai scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Heritage Place and Stone Brook Inn)
- There is a 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 78.3, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 2 golf courses in or around the city (Kenai Golf Course and Birch Ridge Golf Course).
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Kenai Parks & Recreation, Captain Cook State Recreation Area, and Kenai RV Park.
- There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Calvary Baptist Church, Our Lady of Angels, and Kenai Church of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 2 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.21% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.78% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 3.75%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
- Alaska has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $76,577, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $66,027, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $30,994, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $70,230 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $302,950 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $29,640 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $57,200 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.54%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Kenai receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Kenai has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Kenai has a very sparse population density of 46.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kenai have a very short daily commute time.
- Kenai has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.68%.
Kenai is a small city in Alaska. It is located in Kenai Peninsula Borough. It is the 8th biggest city in Alaska. The surrounding area contains 553,665 residents, but there are 15,122 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community currently constitutes approximately 23% of the overall population.
Kenai has a below average SeniorScore™ of 57. The city has a mean per capita income of $31,000 and a mean household income is $66,000 (the Alaska state average is $48,000). The mean housing price in Kenai is $288,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $219,000. The city also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.54%.
Kenai has very harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rain each year. Kenai has a high crime rate and exceptional air quality in comparison to other American cities.