There are 20 hospice facilities serving Jefferson City, Tennessee. This includes 2 facilities in Jefferson City and 18 nearby. The daily costs for hospice care in Tennessee range from $111 up to $200, with a median expenditure running approximately $153. The per month cost 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 nationwide average of $55,080.
Jefferson City is a small city in Jefferson County, Tennessee. It is part of the Morristown metropolitan statistical area. While the encompassing metro area contains 110,854 people, there are 12,931 living within the city. 26% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Jefferson City has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The median home price in the city is $214,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $163,500. Jefferson City also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.1%. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($19,000 per person), compared to an average of $39,000 for the whole of Tennessee.
Jefferson City has mild mean temperatures, with medium winters and temperate summers. The city receives heavy amounts of rain annually. Jefferson City has subpar air quality ratings and a higher than average crime rate in comparison to other American cities.