There are 4 assisted living facilities serving Council Grove, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Council Grove and 3 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from around $57 to $233 daily, with a mean cost running about $124. The monthly expense averages around $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. Annually, the mean cost is around $44,760, which is higher than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Council Grove, Kansas
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- Council Grove scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Council Grove 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 (Morris County Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Diversicare of Council Grove and Council Grove Assisted Living)
- 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 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Council Grove Country Club, Emporia Country Club, and Emporia Municipal Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including US Army Corps of Engineers, Santa Fe Recreation Area, and Canning Creek Cove Recreation Area.
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There is 1 grocery store within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.10% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.42% 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 $53,457, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,938, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $25,058, which is 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 3.95%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is average compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Council Grove receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Council Grove has mild mean temperatures, with average winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Council Grove has a very sparse population density of 12.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Council Grove have a short daily commute time.
- Council Grove has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 92.35%.
Council Grove is a small municipality in Kansas. It is located within Morris County. While the surrounding metro area includes 689,363 people, there are only 3,504 living in the city. Those who are over the age of 55 constitute 38% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Council Grove is 69. The median housing price in the city is $129,000, which is somewhat higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. Council Grove also has a low unemployment rate of approximately 3.95%. The city's median household income is $38,000 ($25,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas.
Council Grove has mild mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The city receives low levels of rainfall each year. Council Grove has average air quality and a lower than average crime rate in comparison to similarly-sized cities.