There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Pittsburg, Kansas. This includes 7 facilities in Pittsburg and 14 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from about $57 to $233 per day, with a mean expense running around $124. The monthly expense averages about $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. Annually, the average cost is about $44,760, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Pittsburg, Kansas
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- Pittsburg scores lower than the Kansas average of 73.
- Pittsburg scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc and Mount Carmel Medical Center).
- There are 10 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Medicalodges Pittsburg, Golden Livingcenter - Pittsburg, and Guest Homes Estates IV.
- There is a high 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 40 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 15 golf courses in or around the city, including Crestwood Country Club, Four Oaks Golf Course, and Countryside Golf Course.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Schlanger Park, Pittsburg Parks Maintenance, and Wildlife & Parks Department.
- There are 13 churches in or near the city, including Our Lady of Lourdes, First Church of Nazarene, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 11 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.03% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.11% 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 $49,424, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $33,207, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,445, 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 7.11%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Pittsburg receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Pittsburg has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Pittsburg has a sparse population density of 185.0 people per square mile.
- Residents of Pittsburg have a very short daily commute time.
- Pittsburg has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a high graduation rate of 89.93%.
Located in Crawford County, Pittsburg is a small city in the State of Kansas. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 689,363 inhabitants, there are 24,786 living in the city itself. The senior community currently comprises 21% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Pittsburg is 69. The city's median household income is $33,000 ($20,000 per person), vs an average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The median home price in Pittsburg is $136,500, which is somewhat higher than the Kansas average of $127,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.11%.
Pittsburg has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives heavy amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Pittsburg has good air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.