There are 12 respite care facilities serving Athens, Texas. This includes 2 facilities in Athens and 10 nearby. The daily costs for respite care in Texas range from $136 to $377, with a mean cost running around $202. The per month cost averages about $6,047 and ranges between $4,089 and $11,310. Yearly, the mean cost is about $50,735, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located in Henderson County, Athens is a small city in the State of Texas. While the surrounding statistical area has 2,225,317 inhabitants, there are 24,239 residing in the city limits. The senior community currently comprises 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Athens is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $42,000 compared to an average of $47,000 for the entire state of Texas. The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.5% and the mean home price is $141,000, which is relatively less than the Texas average of $142,500.
Athens has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets high levels of rain each year. Compared to other American cities, Athens has an average crime rate and above average air quality ratings.