There are 32 independent living communities in Wichita, Kansas. The average cost / day for independent living in Kansas is about $68, with costs ranging between $31 and $128 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $2,051, with costs ranging from around $935 to $3,836. The average annual cost is $24,618, which is higher than the national average of $23,100.
Costs of independent living in Wichita typically range between $1,540 per month and $3,630 per month. The median cost is about $2,613 per month, or around $31,350 yearly.
Wichita is a major city in Sedgwick County within Kansas. It is the largest city in the state, with 409,656 residents residing in the city itself and 498,035 in the encompassing area. 23% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Wichita has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $51,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The average home price in Wichita is $187,500, which is higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. Wichita also has a moderate unemployment rate of roughly 8.87%.
Wichita has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets low amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other American cities, Wichita has lower than average air quality ratings.