There are 4 skilled nursing facilities serving Hiawatha, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Hiawatha and 2 nearby. Skilled nursing costs in Kansas range from around $150 to $301 per day, with a mean cost running about $192. The monthly cost averages about $5,760 and ranges between $4,500 and $9,036. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $69,120, which is less than the nationwide average of $91,584.
Hiawatha is a town in Brown County within the State of Kansas. While the city itself is home to only 4,828 residents, the surrounding area has a populace of 689,363. The 55-and-over community composes 33% of the total population.
Hiawatha has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $34,000 ($21,000 per person), compared to an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The average home price in Hiawatha is $145,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $127,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of around 4.22%.
Hiawatha has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets average levels of rainfall each year. Hiawatha has a moderate crime rate and poor air quality ratings in relation to other cities.