There are 31 respite care facilities in Tampa, Florida. The mean daily cost for short term respite care in Florida is about $334, with costs ranging between $215 and $638 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $10,005, with costs ranging from around $6,438 up to $19,140. The mean yearly cost is $83,950, which is above the national average of $77,380.
Tampa is a large city in Hillsborough County, Florida. It is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area. It is the fifth biggest city in Florida. The encompassing statistical area has 2,177,497 people, but there are 717,255 residing within the city itself. The 55+ community currently constitutes about 21% of the overall population.
Tampa has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city's median household income is $48,000 ($27,000 per capita), compared to the average of $40,000 for the state of Florida. The median housing price in Tampa is $106,500, which is much less than the Florida average of $208,500. Tampa has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.35%.
Tampa has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets large amounts of precipitation annually. Tampa has a higher than average rate of crime, very low air quality ratings, and poor water quality in comparison to other cities.