There are 22 hospice facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. The daily costs of hospice care in Tennessee range from $111 up to $200, with an average expenditure running around $153. The per month expense averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. Yearly, the median cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the US average of $55,080.
Knoxville is a large city in Tennessee. It is located in Knox County. It is the 3rd largest city in Tennessee. Though the city has 391,389 residents, the surrounding area has a population of 549,458. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 25% of the total population.
Knoxville has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city has a mean per capita income of $28,000. The mean household income is $51,000 compared to the average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee. The current unemployment rate is around 6.04% and the mean home price is $142,500, which is less than the state average of $163,500.
Knoxville has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of rain annually. Knoxville has below average air quality and a very high rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.