There are 18 respite care facilities serving Lawrence, Kansas. This includes 5 facilities in Lawrence and 13 nearby. The median cost per day of senior respite care in Kansas is about $232, with costs ranging between $181 and $364 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $6,960, with costs ranging from around $5,438 to $10,919. The median annual cost is $58,400, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Located within Douglas County, Lawrence is a medium-sized city in Kansas. It is the sixth biggest city in the state. The surrounding statistical area includes 77,922 inhabitants, but there are 94,117 living in the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes 18% of the total population.
Lawrence has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000 and a median household income is $45,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The current unemployment rate is about 7.39% and the mean home price is $222,000, which is more than the Kansas average of $127,500.
Lawrence has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities in the US, Lawrence has average air quality ratings.