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Independent Living

For those who wish to live primarily without personal care assistance but wish for the assistance of having daily tasks and responsibilities handled by professionalls, an Independent Living Community may be the perfect option. Basic chores such as meal preparation and housekeeping are handled by staff and a calendar of recreational and leisure activities is provided, allowing residents an opportunity to use their time as they see fit, free from daily responsibilities. Along with their daily needs being met, residents can enjoy an opportunity to be among peers, surrounded by others of similar ages and backgrounds. Typically comprised of a private living area and a full kitchen, these communities offer residences with many of the amenities of apartment life but without the hassle. Guests can be invited over and entertained, and more time can be spent with them with the basic maintenance of daily tasks out of the way. While policies vary between communities, numerous residences allow pets as well. If medical or nursing support is desired, residents may always enlist the services of private caregivers. There are an assortment of expenses and benefits to balance when choosing an independent living community. It is important to determine if these amenities are covered in your plan: Waiting list deposit, parking, transportation, initial assessment fee, cable TV, utilities, wellness program, and laundry. The conveniences associated with independent living include beauty salon & barber shop, laundry service, fitness center & swimming pool, concierge services, golf course, restaurant-style dining hall, transportation, and game/TV room.

Cost of Living

Cost of living is a motivating factor when deciding which community meets the needs of your family. The rent burden for Stillwater is around 15.2% of the average person’s monthly income. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Stillwater is around $951 and the median price for a home for Stillwater is about $163,392.

Demographics and Values

Out of the total city population, 48.7% are female and 51.3% are male. The median age of Stillwater is 24 years old. In Stillwater, 4.4% of the citizens are veterans of the United States armed forces. Racially, the population of Stillwater is 6.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 5.0% Hispanic, 78.4% white, 4.2% mixed race, 4.9% black, 5.0% Native American, and 0.5% other or not specified. Currently, the population of Stillwater consists of 48,550 people and in total the Stillwater metro area has a population of 49,829. Stillwater has a population density of 651 people per square mile. Of the population of Stillwater 18.5% have a high-school diploma, 23.2% have a graduate degree, and 48.4% have a college degree. In Stillwater, 57.3% participate in the labor force, 3.4% consider themselves widows, 11.5% do not have health insurance, and 34.3% live in poverty.

State Information

An overview of Oklahoma

Out of a national average of 100, Oklahoma has a cost of living index rating of 88, a grocery index rating of 95, and a housing index rating of 72. Overall, Oklahoma ranks 43rd out of all states in quality of life and 47th in healthcare. Based on natural beauty, Oklahoma ranks 42nd in the nation. In total, Oklahoma has 134 general hospitals and 109 health centers that provide care for 3,953,546 citizens. The three highest ranked hospitals in Oklahoma are St Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital, and Llc.

Social demographics of the state

The median age in the state is 37, and 28% of the population is over the age of 55. In the last presidential election 29% of Oklahoma residents voted Democrat and 65% voted Republican. In terms of religious values, 43% of Oklahoma’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 7,057 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-47%, Mainline Protestant-18%, and Historically Black Protestant-4%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Oklahoma there are 352 masonic lodges. In terms of diversity, Oklahoma ranks 22nd in the nation.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Oklahoma is 38.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of July with a rating of 52.2 AQI. Oklahoma experiences an average humidity rating of about 64%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of May at around 72%. On average, the state receives 3.08 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.85 inches. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 39F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 60F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 17F in the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Oklahoma is around 80F. The average high summer temperature is around 98F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 58F during the month of June. While residents of Oklahoma mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Oklahoma can include tornadoes and floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Oklahoma

The state of Oklahoma has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of yellow poplar, big bluestem, red and white oaks, and Indian grass. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the citrine forktail, the common collared lizard, the plains spadefoot toad, or the familiar bluet. The state animal of Oklahoma is the American bison.