There are 19 independent living communities serving Kankakee, Illinois. This includes 7 communities in Kankakee and 12 nearby. Independent living costs in Illinois range from around $19 up to $119 daily, with a median expense running approximately $70. The per month cost averages about $2,092 and ranges between $576 and $3,575. Annually, the mean cost is about $25,109, which is greater than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Kankakee, IL can range from about $2,186 per month all the way up to $2,544 per month. The median cost is around $2,335 per month, or around $28,020 per year.
Kankakee is a small city in the State of Illinois. It is located within Kankakee County and is included in the Kankakee-Bradley metro statistical area. The city has a population of 37,157, with 88,413 people in the surrounding metropolitan area. Residents over the age of 55 comprise approximately 24% of the community.
Kankakee has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The city's median household income is $40,000 ($20,000 per person), vs an average of $54,000 for the entire state of Illinois. The median housing price in Kankakee is $175,500, which is less than the Illinois average of $187,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.02%.
Kankakee has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation each year. Kankakee has very low air quality ratings and a very high rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.