There are 16 skilled nursing facilities serving Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This includes 1 facility in Pigeon Forge and 15 nearby. The mean cost per day for skilled nursing care in Tennessee is approximately $222, with costs running between $174 and $335 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $6,660, with costs ranging from around $5,220 to $10,044. The mean annual cost is $79,920, which is less than the nationwide average of $91,584.
Located in Sevier County, Pigeon Forge is a small city in the State of Tennessee. Though the city itself includes 6,569 residents, the surrounding metro area includes a population of 1,296,807. The 55-and-over community represents approximately 27% of the overall population.
Pigeon Forge has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a mean per capita income of $19,000. The mean household income is $32,000 versus the average of $39,000 for the entire state of Tennessee. The current unemployment rate is around 10.5% and the mean housing price is $127,500, which is less than the state average of $163,500.
Pigeon Forge has mild average temperatures, with moderate winters and temperate summers. The area receives large levels of precipitation each year. Compared to other cities in the US, Pigeon Forge has subpar air quality and a high crime rate.