There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Herington, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Herington and 9 nearby. The average cost / day for assisted living in Kansas is around $124, with costs running between $57 and $233 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $3,730, with costs ranging from around $1,700 up to $6,975. The average annual cost is $44,760, which is greater than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Herington, Kansas
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- Herington scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Herington 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 (Herington Municipal Hospital).
- There is 1 senior living facility in close proximity to the city (Medicalodges Herington).
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 5 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (32% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Herington Country Club, Indian Hills Golf Course, and Junction City Country Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including 1St Baptist Church, St Paul\'s Lutheran Church, and Our Redeemer Lutheran Parsonage.
- 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 are 3 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.17% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.22% 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 $48,624, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,615, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,069, 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 6.25%, which is 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.
- Herington receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Herington has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Herington has a very sparse population density of 21.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of Herington have an average daily commute time.
- Herington has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 89.05%.
Herington is a small town in the State of Kansas. It is located within Dickinson County. The city has a total population of only 3,351, with 689,363 residents in the surrounding metropolitan area. Those who are over 55 make up around 32% of the total community.
The SeniorScore™ for Herington is 67. The city's average household income is $41,000 ($20,000 per person), compared to the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The average home price in Herington is $109,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $127,500. Herington also has an average unemployment rate of roughly 6.25%.
Herington has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets low levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Herington has average air quality ratings and a low crime rate.