There are 19 respite care facilities serving Akron, Ohio. This includes 13 facilities in Akron and 6 nearby. The mean daily cost for short term respite care in Ohio is about $302, with costs ranging between $200 and $457 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $9,048, with costs ranging from around $6,003 up to $13,703. The mean yearly cost is $75,942, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Located in Summit County, Akron is a major city in Ohio. It is the 6th biggest city in the state, with 272,134 inhabitants living in the city limits and 576,738 in the surrounding area. The 55+ community constitutes around 27% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Akron is 74. The city's median household income is $41,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $49,000 for the state of Ohio. The median housing price in Akron is $84,000, which is significantly less than the Ohio average of $177,000. Akron has a high unemployment rate of approximately 12.41%.
Akron has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and calm summers. The city receives average levels of rain each year. Akron has a higher than average rate of crime and very poor air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.