There are 13 assisted living facilities serving Marion, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Marion and 11 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $124. The monthly expense averages around $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. Annually, the average cost is around $44,760, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Marion, Kansas
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- Marion scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Marion scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (St Luke Hospital & Living Center and St Luke Hospital & Living Ctr).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Marion Assisted Living, St. Luke Hospital Living Center, and Parkside Homes.
- There is a low 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 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There is 1 pharmacy within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (37% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Marion Country Club, Hillsboro Municipal Golf, and Herington Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (Marion County Park).
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Aulne Methodist Church and Christian Church of Florence).
- There are no malls / shopping centers 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 is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.49% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.58% 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 $51,899, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $45,149, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,052, which is 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 5.38%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Marion receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Marion has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Marion has a very sparse population density of 15.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Marion have a very short daily commute time.
- Marion has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.94%.
Marion is a small city in the State of Kansas. It is located in Marion County. Though the city itself is home to just 3,204 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area has a total population of 689,363. The senior community currently composes 37% of the overall population.
Marion has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median home price in the city is $130,500, which is relatively higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. Marion has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.38%. The city's median household income is $45,000 ($24,000 per person), in comparison to an average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas.
Marion has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Marion has an average rate of crime and below average air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.