There are 20 respite care facilities serving Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Pigeon Forge and 19 nearby. The average daily cost for short term respite care in Tennessee is about $268, with costs running between $210 and $405 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $8,048, with costs ranging from around $6,308 up to $12,137. The average annual cost is $67,525, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Pigeon Forge is a small city in Tennessee. It is located in Sevier County. It has a population of 6,569, with 1,296,807 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area. The senior community currently makes up 27% of the total population.
Pigeon Forge has an above average SeniorScore™ of 70. The median housing price in the city is $127,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $163,500. Pigeon Forge has a high unemployment rate of around 10.5%. The city's median household income is $32,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $39,000 for the whole of Tennessee.
Pigeon Forge has mild average temperatures, with tolerable winters and balmy summers. The area gets heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Pigeon Forge has poor air quality and a higher than average rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.