There are 20 respite care facilities serving Topeka, Kansas. This includes 13 facilities in Topeka and 7 nearby. Respite care costs in Kansas range from around $181 up to $364 daily, with a mean expenditure running about $232. The monthly expense averages roughly $6,960 and ranges between $5,438 and $10,919. Yearly, the mean cost is about $58,400, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Topeka is the capital of the State of Kansas. It is located within Shawnee County. It is the third biggest city in the state. The surrounding metro area has 191,344 inhabitants, but there are 163,415 living inside the city limits. Approximately 27% of the population are 55 and over.
Topeka has an above average SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a median per capita income of $26,000 and a median household income is $49,000 (the Kansas state average is $48,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.77% and the median home price is $69,000, which is lower than the Kansas average of $127,500.
Topeka has medium mean temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Topeka has a high rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings.