There are 18 nursing homes serving Etowah, Tennessee. This includes 2 in Etowah and 16 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Tennessee range from around $145 to $279 daily, with an average cost running about $185. The per month cost averages around $5,550 and ranges between $4,350 and $8,370. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $67,525, which is less than the national average of $77,380.
Located in McMinn County, Etowah is a small city in Tennessee. Though the surrounding metro area contains 1,296,807 people, there are 7,656 living in the city itself. About 35% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Etowah is 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $33,000 in comparison to an average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.94% and the mean home price is $174,000, which is higher than the state average of $163,500.
Etowah has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area receives very heavy levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Etowah has a low crime rate and exceptional air quality.