There are 25 respite care facilities in Wichita, Kansas. The mean cost per day for respite care in Kansas is around $232, with costs running between $181 and $364 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $6,960, with costs ranging from around $5,438 up to $10,919. The mean annual cost is $58,400, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Located within Sedgwick County, Wichita is a large city in Kansas. With 498,035 people in the surrounding metropolitan area and 409,656 living in the city itself, it is the largest city in the state. The 55+ community comprises approximately 23% of the total population.
Wichita has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000. The average household income is $51,000 versus the average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.87% and the average home price is $187,500, which is higher than the state average of $127,500.
Wichita has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets low amounts of precipitation each year. When compared to other cities in the US, Wichita has subpar air quality ratings.