There are 10 independent living communities serving Sterling, Kansas. This includes 1 community in Sterling and 9 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from about $31 up to $128 per day, with an average cost running approximately $68. The per month cost averages around $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $24,618, which is higher than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Sterling is a small town in Kansas. It is located within Rice County. It has a population of only 3,095, with 689,363 inhabitants in the encompassing metropolitan area. Approximately 28% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Sterling has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's mean household income is $48,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The mean housing price in Sterling is $126,000, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500. Sterling also has a high unemployment rate of about 9.63%.
Sterling has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and balmy summers. The area gets low levels of rain annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Sterling has a very low rate of crime and subpar air quality.