There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Scandia, Kansas. This includes 1 facility in Scandia and 8 nearby. Assisted living costs in Kansas range from around $57 to $233 daily, with an average expenditure running about $124. The monthly expense averages roughly $3,730 and ranges between $1,700 and $6,975. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $44,760, which is above the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Scandia, Kansas
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- Scandia scores higher than the Kansas average of 73.
- Scandia scores significantly higher 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 (Republic County Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Place Home Plus , Republic County Hospital LTC, and Belleville.
- There is an average 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 6 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (38% of residents).
- There are 3 golf courses in or around the city, including Republic County Recreation Association Golf Course, Concordia Country Club, and Hebron Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Kandy\'s RV Park and Rocky Pond Park).
- There are 4 churches in or near the city, including American Lutheran Church, Assembly of God, and Belleville Congretation Jhvhs.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 grocery stores 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 1.86% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.66% 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 $73,119, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $41,484, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $35,686, which is significantly higher 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 0.54%, 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.
- Scandia receives low levels of rainfall each year.
- Scandia has average mean temperatures, with average winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Scandia has a very sparse population density of 6.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Scandia have a very short daily commute time.
- Scandia has a high public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very high graduation rate of 95.78%.
Scandia is a municipality in Republic County, Kansas. Though the surrounding area is home to 689,363 inhabitants, there are just 624 living in the city. The senior community makes up about 38% of the total population.
Scandia has an outstanding SeniorScore™ of 80. The city has a mean per capita income of $36,000. The mean household income is $41,000 versus an average of $48,000 for the whole of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 0.54% and the mean home price is $79,500, which is lower than the state average of $127,500.
Scandia has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rain each year. Compared to other American cities, Scandia has exceptional air quality ratings.