Senior Living Apartments in Lenexa, KS

 

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Lenexa, KS

 

Lenexa, west of Kansas City, offers plenty of services to meet its residents’ daily needs, such as shopping centers, restaurants, and healthcare facilities, in a suburban setting that lies within close reach of downtown Kansas City’s attractions. Many residents of Lenexa enjoy the high-end shopping options throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area, like the Lenexa Public Market and the Oak Park Mall.

In Lenexa, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Lenexa, KS

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $900 in the state of Kansas. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Lenexa, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

 

Learn More About Lenexa, KS

 

Cost of Living

 

The total household expenses associated with living in Lenexa are rated one point below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs fluctuate above and below the average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
99	87	106	102	97	103

 

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$102,667 per year	$58,881 per year	$80,994 per year	$39,860 per year	$42,956 per year	$4,378 per year	$772 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Lenexa include:

Overland Park Regional Medical Center

• Facility type: corporate, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 270+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

• Facility type: faith-based, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 350+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, spine surgery

Saint Luke’s South Hospital

• Facility type: nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 170+
• Specialties: emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Lenexa’s climate is classified as humid continental, experiencing significant temperature fluctuations due to its distance from a substantial body of water. The average humidity level is 64%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 68%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
29°F	38°F	20°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
79°F	89°F	69°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 131

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 40″

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
39	14.7%	57,646	1,693 per square mile	2.5

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	4.5%	6.5%	7.5%	<0.1%	2.8%	79.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Overland Park: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 93/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Johnson County

Democratic	Republican	Other
45.2%	47.9%	6.9%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Lenexa include:

• Legler Barn Museum

Outdoor attractions in Lenexa:

• Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park
• Central Green Park
• Black Hoof Park

Lenexa’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Lenexa Public Market
• Oak Park Mall

 

Transportation

Johnson County Transit offers public transportation throughout the county and downtown Kansas City. Reduced fares are offered to Medicare card holders, seniors 65 years of age and above, and persons with disabilities. Taxis, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Lenexa.