There are 10 independent living communities near Sallisaw, Oklahoma. The daily costs of independent living in Oklahoma range from $19 to $117, with an average cost running around $57. The per month cost averages around $1,695 and ranges between $577 and $3,520. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $20,337, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located within Sequoyah County, Sallisaw is a small city in Oklahoma. It is part of the Fort Smith metro statistical area. The encompassing metro area contains 66,273 people, but there are 15,344 living within the city itself. About 27% of the population are over the age of 55.
Sallisaw has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The average housing price in the city is $139,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $117,000. Sallisaw has a moderate unemployment rate of around 7.39%. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($21,000 per person), vs the average of $41,000 for the entire state of Oklahoma.
Sallisaw has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets high amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other American cities, Sallisaw has a moderate rate of crime and good air quality ratings.