There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Kennett, Missouri. This includes 4 facilities in Kennett and 11 nearby. The mean daily cost of assisted living in Missouri is approximately $83, with costs running between $37 and $226 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $2,500, with costs ranging from about $1,095 up to $6,780. The mean annual cost is $30,000, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Kennett, Missouri
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- Kennett scores lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Kennett scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Kennett Residential Care, NHC Healthcare Kennett, and St Francis Park.
- There is an average number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 27 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a very high violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Kennett Country Club, Take Fore Golf & Fitness, and Caruthersville Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including First Assembly of God, Abundant Life Assembly-god Chr, and Abiding Peace Temple.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 10 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 6 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.44% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.81% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $46,891, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,506, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,351, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.43%, which is average 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.
- Kennett receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Kennett has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Kennett has a sparse population density of 118.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Kennett have a very short daily commute time.
- Kennett has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 72.44%.
Kennett is a small city in Missouri. It is located in Dunklin County. While the surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,069,475 residents, there are 12,956 residing within the city itself. The 55+ community comprises 29% of the overall population.
Kennett has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The average housing price in the city is $138,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $153,000. Kennett also has an average unemployment rate of around 8.43%. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($19,000 per person), vs an average of $43,000 for the whole of Missouri.
Kennett has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets heavy amounts of rain annually. Kennett has a very high rate of crime and good air quality ratings in relation to similarly-sized cities.