There are 20 respite care facilities serving Altoona, Pennsylvania. This includes 2 facilities in Altoona and 18 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Pennsylvania range from about $232 up to $653 per day, with a mean expenditure running approximately $394. The monthly cost averages roughly $11,832 and ranges between $6,960 and $19,575. Annually, the average cost is around $99,196, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Altoona is a mid size city in Blair County in the State of Pennsylvania. While the surrounding metropolitan area includes 104,036 residents, there are 63,424 living inside the city. Approximately 30% of the local populace are over 55.
Altoona has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the Pennsylvania state average is $51,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 9.34% and the average housing price is $88,500, which is much less than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Altoona has harsh mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities in the US, Altoona has an average crime rate and very low air quality.