There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Fredonia, Kansas. This includes 2 facilities in Fredonia and 8 nearby. The average cost per day of assisted living in Kansas is around $124, with costs running between $57 and $233 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $3,730, with costs ranging from about $1,700 to $6,975. The average annual cost is $44,760, which is greater than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fredonia, Kansas
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- Fredonia scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Fredonia 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 (Fredonia Regional Hospital).
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Vintage Park at Fredonia, Golden Livingcenter - Neodesha, and Vintage Park at Neodesha.
- 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 4 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (34% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Fredonia Country Club, Independence Country Club, and Sycamore Valley Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Fredonia Recreation Commission, Fredonia Rotary Park, and State of Kansas Park.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (First Assembly of God and Fredonia Church of God).
- 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 is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.60% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.23% 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 $39,941, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,466, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $17,977, 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 4.14%, which is very low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fredonia receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- Fredonia has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Fredonia has a very sparse population density of 15.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fredonia have a very short daily commute time.
- Fredonia has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.14%.
Fredonia is a small town in the State of Kansas. It is located within Wilson County. It has a total population of just 3,954, with 689,363 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. The senior community currently constitutes about 34% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Fredonia is 68. The city has an average per capita income of $18,000. The mean household income is $31,000 in comparison to the average of $48,000 for the state of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is about 4.14% and the mean housing price is $106,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $127,500.
Fredonia has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rain annually. Fredonia has moderate air quality and a higher than average crime rate in relation to other cities.