There are 20 hospice facilities serving Lancaster, South Carolina. This includes 1 facility in Lancaster and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for hospice care in South Carolina is about $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 to $6,000. The median yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Located in Lancaster County, Lancaster is a small city in South Carolina. While the surrounding statistical area includes 807,624 people, there are 46,041 within the city limits. About 27% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
Lancaster has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's median household income is $36,000 ($18,000 per person), versus an average of $37,000 for the entire state of South Carolina. The median housing price in Lancaster is $55,500, which is less than the state average of $163,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.12%.
Lancaster has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets high amounts of precipitation annually. Compared to other American cities, Lancaster has very low water quality ratings and poor air quality.