There are 10 respite care facilities serving Wilmington, North Carolina. This includes 8 facilities in Wilmington and 2 nearby. The average daily cost of respite care in North Carolina is about $294, with costs ranging between $189 and $410 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $8,831, with costs ranging from about $5,655 to $12,311. The average yearly cost is $73,913, which is less than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Located in New Hanover County, Wilmington is a mid size city in the State of North Carolina. With 186,140 inhabitants living within the city itself and 275,187 in the encompassing statistical area, it is the 7th biggest city in North Carolina. About 26% of the population are 55 and over.
Wilmington has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a median per capita income of $30,000 and a median household income is $51,000 (the North Carolina state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is around 8.92% and the median home price is $159,000, which is relatively less than the North Carolina average of $204,000.
Wilmington has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very large levels of rainfall annually. Wilmington has good air quality and a high rate of crime in relation to other cities in the US.