There are 20 independent living communities serving Newton, Kansas. This includes 3 communities in Newton and 17 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 to $128 per day, with a mean cost running about $68. The monthly expense averages around $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. Annually, the average cost is around $24,618, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Newton, KS ranges from around $1,540 per month up to $3,630 per month. The median cost is around $2,613 per month, or about $31,350 yearly.
Located within Harvey County, Newton is a small city in the State of Kansas. It is included in the Wichita metro area. While the city itself includes 21,852 people, the encompassing statistical area contains a population of 498,035. Residents over the age of 55 comprise about 28% of the total population.
Newton has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $46,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.19% and the median home price is $160,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $127,500.
Newton has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and temperate summers. The city gets low amounts of rain each year. In relation to other American cities, Newton has poor air quality ratings.