There are 7 nursing homes serving Liberal, Kansas. This includes 4 in Liberal and 3 nearby. The daily costs for nursing home care in Kansas range from $125 up to $251, with a mean expense running about $160. The per month cost averages about $4,800 and ranges between $3,750 and $7,530. Annually, the median cost is about $58,400, which is below the US average of $77,380.
Liberal is a small city in Seward County in Kansas. While the city is home to 22,073 people, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a population of 689,363. The 55+ community currently makes up approximately 17% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Liberal is 66. The average home price in the city is $67,500, which is less than the state average of $127,500. Liberal also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.4%. The city's average household income is $45,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas.
Liberal has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The city receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Liberal has an average crime rate and excellent air quality.