There are 18 independent living communities serving Ottawa, Kansas. This includes 2 communities in Ottawa and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 to $128 per day, with an average expenditure running about $68. The per month expense averages around $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. Yearly, the average cost is about $24,618, which is higher than the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Ottawa, KS typically range from about $765 per month to $4,028 per month, with a median cost of around $1,869 per month. That equates to an annual cost of around $22,424.
Located in Franklin County, Ottawa is a small city in the State of Kansas. It is included in the Kansas City metro statistical area. Though the city itself has 16,170 people, the encompassing metro area contains a populace of 692,675. People who are over the age of 55 make up about 25% of the total population.
Ottawa has an average SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000 and an average household income is $49,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The average housing price in Ottawa is $174,000, which is somewhat higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. Ottawa has an average unemployment rate of roughly 5.85%.
Ottawa has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets average levels of rainfall annually. Ottawa has a moderate crime rate and moderate air quality ratings in comparison to other cities.