Senior Apartments facilities near Kelso, WA

Cost of Living

The community where a facility is based might have a significant influence on the price of care. The total cost of living is a big influence in selecting which facility is the best fit for your loved one. Monthly, the median cost for rent in Kelso is around $958 and the median home value for Kelso is about $121,238. The rent burden for Kelso is around 26.6% of the average person's monthly income.

Demographics and Values

Of the population of Kelso 8.9% have a college degree, 4.3% have a graduate degree, and 36.1% have a high-school diploma. Out of the total city population, 48.0% are male and 52.0% are female. The median age of Kelso is 36 years old. In Kelso, 11.7% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Kelso has a population density of 580 people per square mile. The current population of Kelso consists of 12,130 people. Racially, the population of Kelso is 4.2% mixed race, 86.6% white, 0.4% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 14.1% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 1.8% black, and 1.8% other or not specified. Out of the total population of Kelso, 5.9% consider themselves widows, 28.7% live in poverty, 9.6% do not have health insurance, and 53.9% participate in the labor force.

State Information

An overview of Washington

Based on natural beauty, Washington ranks 14th in the nation. The state of Washington has a cost of living index of 109.5 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything above 100 is considered more expensive than the average. The state has a grocery index rating of 107.8 and a housing index rating of 117.8. There are 104 hospitals and 216 health centers that service a population of 7,647,384. The three highest ranked hospitals in Washington are Providence St Mary Medical Center, Swedish Medical Center, and Multicare Valley Hospital. Overall, Washington ranks 1st in quality of life and 4th in healthcare compared to other US states.

Social demographics of the state

In the most recent presidential election, 37% of Washington residents voted Republican and 53% voted Democrat. The state of Washington ranks 19th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 30% of Washington residents attend religious services among the 6,114 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-25%, Mainline Protestant-13%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. In Washington there are 291 masonic lodges. The median age in the state is 38, and 28% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

The average monthly precipitation for the state of Washington is around 3.15 inches. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of November at around 18.94 inches. The average air quality index rating in Washington is 32.4 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of August with a rating of 77.2 AQI. During the summer, the average temperature in Washington is around 65°F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 92°F during the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 40°F in the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 35°F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 53°F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around 14°F in the month of December. Washington experiences an average humidity rating of about 71%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 88% in the month of December. While residents of Washington mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it's important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Washington can include earthquakes (moderate), earthquakes (high), and floods.

Wildlife to be found in Washington

The state of Washington has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of pacific yew, nootka rose, douglas maple, and vine maple. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the mountain beaver, the olympic marmot, the american robin, or the roosevelt elk. The state animal of Washington is the olympic marmot.