There are 20 hospice facilities serving New Kensington, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 facilities in New Kensington and 18 nearby. The average cost per day of hospice in Pennsylvania is $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 up to $6,000. The average yearly cost is $55,080, which is the same as the nationwide average of $55,080.
New Kensington is a small city in Westmoreland County within Pennsylvania. It is part of the Pittsburgh metro statistical area. While the encompassing metropolitan area includes 1,936,092 inhabitants, there are 38,785 residing in the city limits. About 33% of the residents are over 55.
New Kensington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a median per capita income of $24,000 and a median household income is $44,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The median housing price in New Kensington is $84,000, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8.9%.
New Kensington has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall each year. In relation to other cities, New Kensington has an average rate of crime, very low air quality ratings, and good water quality.