There are 19 independent living communities serving Lancaster, Ohio. This includes 6 communities in Lancaster and 13 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Ohio range from $25 up to $179, with a median cost running approximately $73. The per month expense averages roughly $2,184 and ranges between $761 and $5,379. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $26,205, which is over the national average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Lancaster, OH range between $550 per month and $2,915 per month. The median cost is about $1,697 per month, or about $20,361 annually.
Lancaster is a mid size city in Fairfield County within Ohio. It is part of the Columbus metro statistical area. Though the surrounding area is home to 1,451,748 residents, there are 59,570 within the city itself. The senior community represents 28% of the total population.
Lancaster has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The mean housing price in the city is $202,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $177,000. Lancaster also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.75%. The city's mean household income is $45,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $49,000 for the state of Ohio.
Lancaster has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets low amounts of rain each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Lancaster has very poor water quality, poor air quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime.