There are 5 nursing homes serving Wakita, Oklahoma. This includes 1 in Wakita and 4 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Oklahoma range from about $105 to $205 per day, with an average expenditure running approximately $145. The per month expense averages roughly $4,350 and ranges between $3,150 and $6,150. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $52,925, which is under the nationwide average of $77,380.
Wakita is a small municipality in Grant County, Oklahoma. The surrounding statistical area has 976,462 inhabitants, but there are only 495 residing in the city itself. Those who are over the age of 55 comprise 46% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Wakita is 68. The city's mean household income is $44,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of Oklahoma. The mean home price in Wakita is $51,000, which is significantly less than the Oklahoma average of $117,000. Wakita has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 6.44%.
Wakita has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Wakita has lower than average air quality ratings.