There are 19 respite care facilities serving Columbia, South Carolina. This includes 16 facilities in Columbia and 3 nearby. Respite care costs in South Carolina range from around $193 up to $377 daily, with a median cost running around $268. The monthly expense averages around $8,048 and ranges between $5,786 and $11,310. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $67,525, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located within Richland County, Columbia is the capital of South Carolina. It is the largest city in the state. Though the city itself contains 333,497 inhabitants, the surrounding area contains a population of 577,689. People who are 55 and over comprise about 21% of the population.
Columbia has a good SeniorScore™ of 73. The city has a median per capita income of $26,000 and a median household income is $46,000 (the South Carolina state average is $37,000). The average home price in Columbia is $82,500, which is lower than the South Carolina average of $163,500. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 9.96%.
Columbia has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of rain annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Columbia has a high crime rate and below average air quality ratings.