There are 14 hospice facilities serving Elkin, North Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Elkin and 13 nearby. Hospice care costs in North Carolina range from about $111 up to $200 daily, with an average cost running approximately $153. The per month expense averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Elkin is a small city in Surry County in North Carolina. The encompassing area has 2,068,612 people, but there are 10,472 living inside the city limits. 32% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Elkin is 69. The city has a median per capita income of $18,000. The median household income is $33,000 vs an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The current unemployment rate is approximately 8.77% and the median housing price is $156,000, which is less than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Elkin has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Elkin has exceptional air quality ratings, above average water quality ratings, and a lower than average crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.