There is 1 assisted living facility in Norton, Kansas. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 daily, with a median expense running around $124. The monthly expense averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. Annually, the average cost is about $44,760, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Norton, Kansas
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- Norton scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Norton scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Norton County Hospital and Valley Hope Association).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Whispering Pines and Andbe Home)
- There is a 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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Prairie Dog Golf Course, Logan Country Club, and Arapahoe Municipal Golf Course.
- There are 5 parks near the city center, including Prairie Dog State Park, Schoen Cove, and Norton Wildlife Area.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (St Francis of Assisi Catholic).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 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 1.38% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.36% 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 $49,722, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,591, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,830, 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 0.86%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Norton receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Norton has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Norton has a very sparse population density of 12.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Norton have a very short daily commute time.
- Norton has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 88.13%.
Norton is a municipality in Norton County, Kansas. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 689,363 residents, there are only 4,362 living in the city limits. The 55+ community comprises about 29% of the overall population.
Norton has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's mean household income is $34,000 ($20,000 per person), compared to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The mean housing price in Norton is $102,000, which is less than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city has a low unemployment rate of approximately 0.86%.
Norton has moderate average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets ideal levels of rain annually. Norton has a very low crime rate and below average air quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.