There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Garnett, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Garnett and 18 nearby. The mean cost per day for assisted living in Kansas is $124, with costs ranging between $57 and $233 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $3,730, with costs ranging from around $1,700 to $6,975. The mean yearly cost is $44,760, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Garnett, Kansas
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- Garnett scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Garnett scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Anderson County Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Guest Home Estates VII, Anderson County Hospital Residential Living Center, and Golden Heights.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Garnett Country Club, Osawatomie Golf Course, and Allen County Country Club Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Wildlife & Parks, Garnett Inn Suites & RV Park, and Lake Garnett Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Assembly of God Church and Trinity Lutheran Church).
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 4 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.96% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.46% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 9.00%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Kansas has an average state income tax of 3.67%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $48,113, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $38,627, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,750, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $35,700 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $61,503 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,720 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,485 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 6.68%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Garnett receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Garnett has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Garnett has a very sparse population density of 24.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Garnett have an average daily commute time.
- Garnett has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.94%.
Located in Anderson County, Garnett is a small city in Kansas. While the city includes 5,115 residents, the surrounding area includes a population of 689,363. People 55 and over compose 32% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Garnett is 66. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $39,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The current unemployment rate is about 6.68% and the average home price is $151,500, which is higher than the Kansas average of $127,500.
Garnett has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets average amounts of rainfall annually. Garnett has a high crime rate and average air quality ratings in comparison to similarly-sized cities.