There are 11 nursing homes serving Hays, Kansas. This includes 4 in Hays and 7 nearby. The daily costs of nursing home care in Kansas range from $125 to $251, with a mean expenditure running around $160. The monthly cost averages about $4,800 and ranges between $3,750 and $7,530. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $58,400, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Hays is a small city in Ellis County, Kansas. While the encompassing metro area is home to 689,363 residents, there are 23,797 living inside the city itself. The senior community comprises approximately 23% of the overall population.
Hays has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $43,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The average home price in Hays is $223,500, which is much higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 4.02%.
Hays has moderate average temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers. The city gets ideal levels of rain each year. In relation to other American cities, Hays has lower than average air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate.