There are 4 home care agencies in Olympia, Washington. The costs per day for in-home care in Washington range from $128 up to $240, with an average expenditure running around $184. The per month cost averages around $5,520 and ranges between $3,840 and $7,200. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $52,624, which is greater than the national average of $45,188.
Home healthcare costs in Olympia, WA range from about $24 per hour to $29 per hour, with a median cost of approximately $26 per hour. This equates to a yearly cost of $58,344.
Olympia is the capital city of the State of Washington. It is located within Thurston County. It is the 6th largest city in Washington. The encompassing metropolitan area includes 5,380,824 residents, but there are 167,094 residing in the city. The senior community currently constitutes around 27% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Olympia is 71. The median home price in the city is $216,000, which is much less than the Washington average of $325,500. Olympia also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 6.77%. The city's median household income is $65,000 ($32,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $51,000 for the whole of Washington.
Olympia has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets very high amounts of rainfall each year. Olympia has a moderate crime rate, very good air quality, and above average water quality ratings compared to other cities in the US.