There are 14 independent living communities serving Kelso, Washington. This includes 1 community in Kelso and 13 nearby. The median cost per day of independent living in Washington is about $78, with costs ranging between $18 and $165 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $2,337, with costs ranging from about $550 to $4,950. The median yearly cost is $28,050, which is greater than the national average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Kelso, WA generally range between $1,248 per month and $3,192 per month. The median cost is about $2,455 per month, or around $29,454 per year.
Located in Cowlitz County, Kelso is a small city in Washington. While the surrounding metro area includes 5,380,824 people, there are 24,523 residing within the city. The senior community comprises approximately 26% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Kelso is 58. The mean home price in the city is $241,500, which is somewhat less than the Washington average of $325,500. Kelso has a high unemployment rate of about 13.56%. The city's mean household income is $44,000 ($22,000 per capita), compared to the average of $51,000 for the state of Washington.
Kelso has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives heavy amounts of precipitation annually. Kelso has an average crime rate, exceptional air quality ratings, and below average water quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.