There are 20 hospice facilities serving Lakeland, Florida. This includes 14 facilities in Lakeland and 6 nearby. The average cost / day for hospice in Florida is around $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 up to $6,000. The average yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Lakeland is a medium sized city in the State of Florida. It is located in Polk County. The city has a total population of 237,282, with 459,654 people in the surrounding metro area. Around 29% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Lakeland is 76. The city has a mean per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $49,000 versus the average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.74% and the median housing price is $121,500, which is much lower than the state average of $208,500.
Lakeland has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very heavy amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities, Lakeland has average air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.