There are 13 hospice facilities serving Emerson, Nebraska. This includes 1 facility in Emerson and 12 nearby. Hospice costs in Nebraska range from about $111 up to $200 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $153. The monthly expense averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Located in Dakota County, Emerson is a small town in Nebraska. It is included in the Sioux City metropolitan area. Though the surrounding statistical area has 21,919 residents, there are just 1,286 residing in the city. The 55-and-over community composes 33% of the overall population.
Emerson has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has a median per capita income of $26,000 and a median household income is $50,000 (the Nebraska state average is $50,000). The average home price in Emerson is $115,500, which is somewhat less than the Nebraska average of $139,500. Emerson also has a low unemployment rate of about 3%.
Emerson has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal amounts of precipitation annually. When compared to other cities in the US, Emerson has excellent air quality.