There are 13 independent living communities near Kalkaska, Michigan. Independent living costs in Michigan range from about $14 to $144 daily, with an average expense running approximately $59. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,760 and ranges between $412 and $4,317. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $21,120, which is less than the US average of $23,100.
Kalkaska is a small city in Kalkaska County in Michigan. While the city itself contains 8,229 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area includes a total population of 1,454,781. About 31% of the residents are 55 and over.
Kalkaska has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $39,000 (the Michigan state average is $46,000). The mean home price in Kalkaska is $145,500, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $177,000. Kalkaska has a high unemployment rate of around 10.95%.
Kalkaska has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Kalkaska has an exceptionally low crime rate and better than average air quality.