There are 7 assisted living facilities near Washington, Kansas. The median cost / day of assisted living in Kansas is approximately $124, with costs running between $57 and $233 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,730, with costs ranging from around $1,700 up to $6,975. The median yearly cost is $44,760, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Washington, Kansas
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- Washington scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Washington 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 (Washington County Hospital and Washington Cnty Hosp Dist 1).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (The Centennial Homestead and Linn Community Nursing Home)
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very 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 (39% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Cedar Hills Golf Course, Marysville Country Club, and Fairbury Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Rose Garden Camping Site and Country Acres Trailer Court).
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Baptist Church).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 6 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 1.78% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.40% 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 $47,733, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,056, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,732, which is significantly 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 0.81%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Washington receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Washington has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Washington has a very sparse population density of 12.7 people per square mile.
- Residents of Washington have a very short daily commute time.
- Washington has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.60%.
Washington is a town in Washington County, Kansas. Though the surrounding metro area includes 689,363 people, there are only 1,626 residing within the city. The senior community currently represents approximately 39% of the overall population.
Washington has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000. The mean household income is $38,000 in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 0.81% and the mean housing price is $102,000, which is lower than the Kansas average of $127,500.
Washington has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Washington has average air quality ratings.