There are 3 home care agencies in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The costs per day of home health care in Pennsylvania range from $104 up to $240, with a mean expense running around $160. The monthly expense averages around $4,800 and ranges between $3,120 and $7,200. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $45,760, which is greater than the national average of $45,188.
Costs for in-home care in Altoona can range between $15 per hour and $24 per hour. The median cost is about $19 per hour, or about $42,671 annually.
Altoona is a medium sized city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The city has a total population of 63,424, with 104,036 residents in the encompassing metro area. Those who are 55 and over comprise 30% of the total population.
Altoona has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000. The average household income is $39,000 vs the average of $51,000 for the whole of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is around 9.34% and the average home price is $88,500, which is significantly less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Altoona has extreme average temperatures, with medium winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities, Altoona has a moderate crime rate and very low air quality ratings.