There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Valley Falls, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Valley Falls and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Kansas range from $57 to $233, with an average cost running approximately $124. The per month cost averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. Annually, the median cost is about $44,760, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
Costs for assisted living in Valley Falls, KS typically range between $3,250 per month and $6,500 per month. The average cost is around $5,250 per month, or around $63,000 annually.
SeniorScore™ for Valley Falls, Kansas
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- Valley Falls scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Valley Falls 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 (Jefferson County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Valley Health Care Center, Midland Care at Linnwood Park, and Village Villa.
- 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Lake Perry Country Club, Village Greens Golf Course, and Holton Country Club.
- There are 16 parks near the city center, including Perry Wildlife Area, Headquarters Marsh, and Upper Ferguson Marsh.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Jefferson Assembly of God).
- 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 are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.90% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.31% 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 $57,548, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,684, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $24,522, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $63,000 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $66,065 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $24,440 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,616 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.05%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Valley Falls receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Valley Falls has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Valley Falls has a very sparse population density of 20.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Valley Falls have a very long daily commute time.
- The city has a low public transportation ridership.
- Valley Falls has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 90.44%.
Valley Falls is a municipality in the State of Kansas. It is located within Jefferson County and is included in the Topeka metropolitan statistical area. Though the city itself is home to only 2,457 inhabitants, the encompassing metro area contains a population of 191,344. Residents who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Valley Falls is 68. The city's average household income is $48,000 ($25,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The average housing price in Valley Falls is $153,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $127,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of about 6.05%.
Valley Falls has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Valley Falls has moderate air quality.