There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Sterling, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Sterling and 19 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Kansas range from $57 to $233, with an average expense running about $124. The per month cost averages roughly $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $44,760, which is over the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Sterling, Kansas
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- Sterling scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Sterling scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Rice Cnty Hosp District One).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Good Samaritan Society - Lyons, and Country Place Senior Living - Lyons.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 29 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Paradise Pastures, Lyons Town & Country Club, and Carey Park Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Sterling Park, Sterling Recreation Commission, and Buffalo Bill\'s Well.
- There are 17 churches in or near the city, including Assembly of God, Alden United Methodist, and Alden United Methodist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 12 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.99% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.52% 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 $62,202, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $47,596, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,348, 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 9.63%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Sterling receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Sterling has average mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Sterling has a very sparse population density of 13.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Sterling have a short daily commute time.
- Sterling has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 94.87%.
Sterling is a municipality in Kansas. It is located within Rice County. While the encompassing metro area contains 689,363 inhabitants, there are only 3,095 residing within the city itself. Those who are over the age of 55 constitute around 28% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Sterling is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000. The median household income is $48,000 vs an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.63% and the median housing price is $126,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $127,500.
Sterling has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Sterling has subpar air quality ratings and a very low rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.
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