There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Stafford, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Stafford and 4 nearby. The costs per day for assisted living in Kansas range from $57 up to $233, with a median expenditure running approximately $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 greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Stafford, Kansas
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- Stafford scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Stafford scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Stafford District Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Leisure Homestead at Stafford, Kenwood Plaza, and Leisure Homestead at St. John.
- 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 are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (40% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Stafford County Country Club, Green Valley Golf Course, and Park Hills Golf & Supper Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, Recreation Commission-St John, and Wildlife & Parks Department Ks State.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Church of Christ and Rittgers W Harlan).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.83% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.53% 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 $48,605, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,218, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,438, 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 3.37%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Stafford receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Stafford has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Stafford has a very sparse population density of 6.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Stafford have a very short daily commute time.
- Stafford has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.94%.
Stafford is a town in Stafford County in the State of Kansas. Though the encompassing metropolitan area is home to 689,363 inhabitants, there are just 1,405 residing within the city. The 55-and-over community constitutes 40% of the overall population.
Stafford has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000. The median household income is $37,000 compared to an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is around 3.37% and the median housing price is $81,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $127,500.
Stafford has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other American cities, Stafford has below average air quality ratings.