There are 19 independent living communities serving Topeka, Kansas. This includes 17 communities in Topeka and 2 nearby. Independent living costs in Kansas range from around $31 up to $128 per day, with a mean expenditure running approximately $68. The monthly expense averages about $2,051 and ranges between $935 and $3,836. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $24,618, which is above the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Topeka generally range between $1,788 per month and $3,575 per month. The average cost is around $2,888 per month, or about $34,650 yearly.
Topeka is the capital city of the State of Kansas. It is located within Shawnee County. With 191,344 inhabitants in the surrounding metro area and 163,415 residing within the city itself, it is the third biggest city in the state. About 27% of the population are over 55.
Topeka has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city's median household income is $49,000 ($26,000 per person), vs the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas. The median housing price in Topeka is $69,000, which is less than the state average of $127,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.77%.
Topeka has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and pleasant summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. Topeka has moderate air quality and a higher than average crime rate in relation to other American cities.