There are 16 nursing homes serving Abilene, Kansas. This includes 2 in Abilene and 14 nearby. The median cost per day for nursing home care in Kansas is $160, with costs ranging between $125 and $251 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,800, with costs ranging from around $3,750 to $7,530. The median yearly cost is $58,400, which is under the US average of $77,380.
Located in Dickinson County, Abilene is a small city in the State of Kansas. Though the encompassing metro area has 689,363 inhabitants, there are 10,141 living in the city. About 32% of the local populace are over 55.
Abilene has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000. The mean household income is $55,000 vs the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is about 4.91% and the mean home price is $184,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $127,500.
Abilene has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The area receives low levels of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities in the US, Abilene has average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate.