There are 10 nursing homes serving Phelps, Kentucky. This includes 1 in Phelps and 9 nearby. The mean cost per day of nursing home care in Kentucky is approximately $200, with costs running between $162 and $285 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $6,000, with costs ranging from around $4,860 to $8,550. The mean yearly cost is $73,000, which is under the national average of $77,380.
Located in Pike County, Phelps is a municipality in Kentucky. Though the surrounding area includes 1,261,664 inhabitants, there are just 2,288 within the city itself. Approximately 31% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Phelps is 66. The city's mean household income is $20,000 ($14,000 per person), compared to an average of $37,000 for the state of Kentucky. The mean home price in Phelps is $69,000, which is significantly lower than the Kentucky average of $124,500. Phelps also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.48%.
Phelps has mild average temperatures, with moderate winters and balmy summers. The city receives large levels of precipitation each year. Phelps has subpar air quality when compared to similarly-sized cities.