There are 19 independent living communities serving Lincoln, Nebraska. This includes 17 communities in Lincoln and 2 nearby. The median cost / day of independent living in Nebraska is approximately $60, with costs running between $20 and $138 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $1,813, with costs ranging from around $591 to $4,125. The median annual cost is $21,763, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Lincoln generally range between $1,800 per month and $3,424 per month. The average cost is approximately $2,859 per month, or about $34,304 per year.
Located in Lancaster County, Lincoln is the capital city of Nebraska. It is the second biggest city in the state, with 266,032 residents living inside the city limits and 232,388 in the encompassing statistical area. The senior community currently constitutes about 22% of the overall population.
Lincoln has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000. The average household income is $52,000 vs an average of $50,000 for the entire state of Nebraska. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.04% and the average housing price is $196,500, which is somewhat higher than the Nebraska average of $139,500.
Lincoln has tolerable average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low levels of rain each year. Lincoln has average air quality ratings and an average crime rate in comparison to similarly-sized cities.