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Learn More About Independent Living in Overland Park, KS

 

Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Overland Park, Kansas are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Overland Park retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.

Cost of Independent Living in Overland Park, KS

The median monthly cost of independent living in Overland Park is about $3,387 in the city proper. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of Kansas is around $2,449.

For this type of senior living, Overland Park, Kansas offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Overland Park is 20 points higher than the national average of 100. The cost of consumer goods and fresh produce is considerably cheaper than the national average, as the grocery cost index for Overland Park is seven points lower than the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax	Sales tax
120	93	$1,393	16.1%	$248,083	$78,217	No estate tax or inheritance tax	6.5%

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

Three of the top-rated hospitals in Overland Park include:

• Overland Park Regional Medical Center
• Menorah Hospital
• Saint Luke’s South Hospital

 

Weather and Climate

 

Overland Park has a humid subtropical type of climate. This means that the city experiences hot and humid summers. The winters tend to be dry and chilly. On average, the humidity level for Overland Park is roughly 59%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 65%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
78°F	89°F (August)	66°F (August)	33°F	45°F (February)	23°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
39 (Good)	55 in August (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation and Inclement Weather

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall	Inclement weather
7”	15” (June	14”	tornadoes, floods, and earthquakes (High)

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

2016 Presidential Election

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
44.14%	46.73%	9.13%

 

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population metro	Population density	Population trend
191,278	191,278	982 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.63%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
38	26%	11%	6%	4%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
26%	34%	13%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more	Other or Not Specified
7.5%	5%	6.1%	0.3%	0.1%	84%	2.8%	0.8%

 

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
3,649	17	2

 

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
4%	71%	9%	6%	5%	7%

Overland Park is considered very unfriendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community may face discrimination and bigotry by the general public based on lifestyle, sexuality, or gender.

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Overland Park is the gateway to all of the riches of Kansas City’s cultural resources while still maintaining a laid back atmosphere. It’s just across the state line from major sporting teams such as the Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs, Major League Baseball’s Kansas City Royals, the Kansas City Sporting MLS Football Club, and Kansas City Speedway, which hosts multiple NASCAR events each year.

The art scene is on the rise, including the Museum at Prairiefire, the Johnson County Museum, and the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. Though these are the local ones, you’re only a few miles away from seven world-renowned museums in Kansas City.

If you love the outdoors, there is the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, which includes mature trees, limestone bluffs, and almost five miles of trails and bridges across Wolf Creek, a major tributary of the Blue River.