There are 15 nursing homes serving Wauchula, Florida. This includes 1 in Wauchula and 14 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Florida range from about $148 to $440 per day, with a mean expense running about $230. The per month expense averages roughly $6,900 and ranges between $4,440 and $13,200. Yearly, the average cost is around $83,950, which is above the nationwide average of $77,380.
Wauchula is a small city in the State of Florida. It is located within Hardee County. It has a population of 14,742, with 765,362 people in the encompassing statistical area. The 55+ community represents around 22% of the total population.
Wauchula has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a mean per capita income of $17,000 and a mean household income is $46,000 (the Florida state average is $40,000). The current unemployment rate is around 14.44% and the median home price is $132,000, which is less than the state average of $208,500.
Wauchula has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very high levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Wauchula has excellent air quality ratings and an average rate of crime.