There are 8 hospice facilities serving Ellijay, Georgia. This includes 2 facilities in Ellijay and 6 nearby. The average cost per day for hospice care in Georgia is $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 up to $6,000. The average annual cost is $55,080, which is the same as the US average of $55,080.
Ellijay is a small city in the State of Georgia. It is located in Gilmer County. While the encompassing metropolitan area contains 1,342,727 inhabitants, there are 25,660 living in the city. The 55-and-over community currently comprises 33% of the total population.
Ellijay has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000 and a mean household income is $37,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The mean home price in Ellijay is $213,000, which is higher than the state average of $163,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 8.37%.
Ellijay has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, Ellijay has moderate air quality and a low crime rate.