There are 19 hospice facilities serving Topeka, Kansas. This includes 14 facilities in Topeka and 5 nearby. The average cost per day for hospice care in Kansas is $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 up to $6,000. The average annual cost is $55,080, which is the same as the US average of $55,080.
Topeka is a mid size city in Shawnee County, Kansas, and is also the state's capital. It is the third largest city in Kansas. While the city itself is home to 163,415 people, the surrounding statistical area contains a populace of 191,344. The 55-and-over community constitutes approximately 27% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Topeka is 77. The city has an average per capita income of $26,000. The mean household income is $49,000 vs the average of $48,000 for the entire state of Kansas. The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.77% and the mean housing price is $69,000, which is significantly less than the state average of $127,500.
Topeka has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The area gets low amounts of rain each year. Topeka has a high crime rate and average air quality compared to other American cities.