There are 18 independent living communities serving Independence, Missouri. This includes 4 communities in Independence and 14 nearby. The average cost per day of independent living in Missouri is approximately $46, with costs running between $20 and $124 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,375, with costs ranging from around $602 up to $3,729. The average yearly cost is $16,500, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Independence generally range from about $765 per month up to $4,028 per month, with a median cost of approximately $1,869 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $22,424.
Independence is a mid size city in Missouri. It is located in Jackson County and is included in the Kansas City metro area. It is the sixth biggest city in Missouri. While the city is home to 123,373 people, the surrounding metro area contains a total population of 948,048. The senior community currently comprises 28% of the total population.
Independence has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city's mean household income is $46,000 ($23,000 per person), vs the average of $43,000 for the whole of Missouri. The mean home price in Independence is $135,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $153,000. Independence has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.56%.
Independence has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average levels of precipitation each year. Independence has very low air quality ratings and an average crime rate compared to other cities.