There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Russell, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Russell and 4 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 per day, with an average expense running about $124. The per month cost averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $44,760, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Russell, Kansas
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- Russell scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Russell 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 (Russell Regional Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Wheatland Nursing Center, Russell Regional LTC, and Vintage Place Assisted Living.
- There is a very 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 are 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (36% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Russell Memorial Park Golf Course, Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course, and Smoky Hill Country Club.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Triple-J Camper Park, Fossil Creek RV Park, and Russell Municipal Golf Course.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God Calvary Chapel, Church of Christ, and St Mary\'s Catholic Church.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 5 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.33% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.60% 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 $58,268, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,286, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $27,047, 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 2.94%, which is very 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.
- Russell receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Russell has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Russell has a very sparse population density of 16.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Russell have a very short daily commute time.
- Russell has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.86%.
Russell is a small city in Russell County in Kansas. While the encompassing statistical area has 689,363 residents, there are 5,162 living inside the city. About 36% of the population are over the age of 55.
Russell has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's median household income is $37,000 ($27,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas. The median housing price in Russell is $111,000, which is somewhat less than the Kansas average of $127,500. Russell also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 2.94%.
Russell has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. Russell has lower than average air quality and an average rate of crime in relation to other American cities.