There are 16 hospice facilities serving Watseka, Illinois. This includes 1 facility in Watseka and 15 nearby. The mean cost / day of hospice care in Illinois is approximately $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 up to $6,000. The mean annual cost is $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Watseka is a small city in Illinois. It is located in Iroquois County. While the surrounding statistical area includes 1,300,421 inhabitants, there are 7,190 living inside the city itself. Residents 55 and over constitute around 34% of the community.
Watseka has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city's average household income is $37,000 ($21,000 per person), versus an average of $54,000 for the state of Illinois. The average home price in Watseka is $129,000, which is much lower than the state average of $187,500. Watseka also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.31%.
Watseka has harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives average levels of rain annually. In relation to other cities, Watseka has a low rate of crime and very good air quality ratings.