There are 20 hospice facilities serving Fitchburg, Massachusetts. This includes 4 facilities in Fitchburg and 16 nearby. The median daily cost for hospice in Massachusetts is about $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 up to $6,000. The median yearly cost is $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Fitchburg is a small city in Worcester County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Worcester metropolitan statistical area. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 647,315 people, there are 40,337 living within the city itself. Approximately 23% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Fitchburg is 60. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000 and a median household income is $48,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The average housing price in Fitchburg is $286,500, which is significantly lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500. Fitchburg has a high unemployment rate of about 10.95%.
Fitchburg has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives high amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Fitchburg has a very high crime rate and moderate air quality.