There are 20 respite care facilities serving Athens, Ohio. This includes 2 facilities in Athens and 18 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Ohio range from around $200 up to $457 per day, with an average expense running around $302. The monthly expense averages about $9,048 and ranges between $6,003 and $13,703. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $75,942, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Located in Athens County, Athens is a small city in Ohio. While the encompassing area contains 1,765,603 inhabitants, there are 34,122 residing in the city. The 55+ community comprises 14% of the total population.
Athens has an average SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000. The median household income is $32,000 compared to the average of $49,000 for the entire state of Ohio. The current unemployment rate is approximately 10.17% and the median housing price is $228,000, which is higher than the Ohio average of $177,000.
Athens has tolerable mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets average levels of precipitation each year. Athens has an exceptionally low rate of crime and excellent air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.