There are 2 home care agencies in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. The average cost per day of in-home care in Pennsylvania is approximately $160, with costs ranging between $104 and $240 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean cost of $4,800, with costs ranging from around $3,120 to $7,200. The average yearly cost is $45,760, which is above the US average of $45,188.
Located within Schuylkill County, Tamaqua is a small city in the State of Pennsylvania. Though the city has 11,188 people, the encompassing metropolitan area contains a population of 1,546,595. Around 33% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Tamaqua has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000. The mean household income is $37,000 versus the average of $51,000 for the entire state of Pennsylvania. The current unemployment rate is about 10.15% and the mean home price is $133,500, which is significantly lower than the Pennsylvania average of $213,000.
Tamaqua has extreme mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city receives high amounts of rain each year. In comparison to other cities, Tamaqua has very poor air quality and a low rate of crime.