There are 3 assisted living facilities serving Waurika, Oklahoma. This includes 1 facility in Waurika and 2 nearby. The median cost per day for assisted living in Oklahoma is around $103, with costs ranging between $35 and $213 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $3,082, with costs ranging from about $1,050 up to $6,400. The median annual cost is $36,978, which is under the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Waurika, Oklahoma
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- Waurika scores lower than the Oklahoma average of 74.
- Waurika scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Jefferson County Hospital and Jefferson County Hospital).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Westbrook Healthcare).
- 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 75.9, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Comanche Golf Course, Duncan Golf & Country Club, and Twin Oaks Golf Course.
- There is 1 park near the city center (US Army Corps of Engineers).
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Addington Baptist Church, Church of Christ, and Assembly of God Church.
- There are no 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 no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.90% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.58% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.75%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Oklahoma has an average state income tax of 4.10%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $43,967, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $32,596, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,750, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,200 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $55,115 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $44,341 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 3.82%, 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.
- Waurika receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Waurika has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Waurika has a very sparse population density of 11.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Waurika have a short daily commute time.
- Waurika has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 76.17%.
Waurika is a small municipality in the State of Oklahoma. It is located within Jefferson County. While the city includes only 2,551 residents, the surrounding area contains a populace of 976,462. Approximately 31% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Waurika is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000 and an average household income is $33,000 (the Oklahoma state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 3.82% and the mean housing price is $85,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $117,000.
Waurika has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The area receives low levels of rain annually. Compared to other cities, Waurika has average air quality and a lower than average rate of crime.