There are 6 hospice facilities serving Wausa, Nebraska. This includes 1 facility in Wausa and 5 nearby. Hospice care costs in Nebraska range from about $111 to $200 daily, with a median expense running around $153. The per month cost averages about $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the average cost is around $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Wausa is a small city in Knox County, Nebraska. Though the city has just 1,079 residents, the encompassing metro area includes a population of 576,149. The 55-and-over community represents about 36% of the total population.
Wausa has a good SeniorScore™ of 71. The city's median household income is $44,000 ($22,000 per capita), versus an average of $50,000 for the entire state of Nebraska. The median housing price in Wausa is $109,500, which is lower than the state average of $139,500. The city also has a low unemployment rate of around 2.9%.
Wausa has harsh average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives optimal amounts of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Wausa has above average air quality.