There are 16 respite care facilities serving Wapato, Washington. This includes 1 facility in Wapato and 15 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Washington range from around $145 to $525 per day, with an average cost running about $367. The monthly expense averages around $11,006 and ranges between $4,350 and $15,747. On an annual basis, the average cost is about $92,345, which is above the nationwide average of $77,380.
Wapato is a small city in the State of Washington. It is located in Yakima County. The encompassing metro area has 5,380,824 inhabitants, but there are 13,739 living inside the city itself. The senior community represents around 17% of the overall population.
Wapato has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city's median household income is $39,000 ($13,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Washington. The median home price in Wapato is $169,500, which is lower than the state average of $325,500. Wapato also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 13.03%.
Wapato has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives ideal amounts of rain annually. Wapato has above average air quality ratings and a low rate of crime compared to other cities in the United States.