There are 23 respite care facilities in Fort Myers, Florida. The mean cost per day for respite care in Florida is $334, with costs running between $215 and $638 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $10,005, with costs ranging from around $6,438 up to $19,140. The mean annual cost is $83,950, which is greater than the US average of $77,380.
Fort Myers is a medium-sized city in the State of Florida. It is located in Lee County and is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers metropolitan area. While the surrounding area has 473,754 people, there are 224,256 living inside the city limits. About 36% of the local populace are over 55.
Fort Myers has an above average SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has a mean per capita income of $30,000. The median household income is $49,000 vs an average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida. The current unemployment rate is around 11.05% and the median home price is $142,500, which is significantly less than the state average of $208,500.
Fort Myers has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very heavy levels of precipitation annually. Fort Myers has above average air quality ratings and a very high rate of crime compared to other cities in the US.