There are 11 assisted living facilities serving La Crosse, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in La Crosse and 10 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from around $57 to $233 daily, with a mean expenditure running approximately $124. The per month cost averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $44,760, which is above the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for La Crosse, Kansas
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- La Crosse scores significantly lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- La Crosse 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 (Rush County Memorial Hospital).
- There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Rush County Memorial Hospital LTC and Locust Grove Village)
- 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 78.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 3 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (39% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including La Crosse Country Club, Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course, and Smoky Hill Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (City of La Crosse).
- There are no churches in or near the city.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are no grocery stores within 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 1.82% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.49% 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 $48,974, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $40,580, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,551, 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 7.95%, which is average 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.
- La Crosse receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- La Crosse has average mean temperatures, with cold winters and warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- La Crosse has a very sparse population density of 13.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of La Crosse have a very short daily commute time.
- La Crosse has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 86.90%.
Located within Rush County, La Crosse is a small town in the State of Kansas. Though the city itself is home to just 1,467 people, the surrounding area has a population of 689,363. Approximately 39% of the residents are 55 and over.
La Crosse has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $41,000 versus the average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.95% and the median housing price is $108,000, which is relatively lower than the Kansas average of $127,500.
La Crosse has medium average temperatures, with cold winters and temperate summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rain each year. La Crosse has low air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.