There are 15 hospice facilities serving Alexandria, Louisiana. This includes 6 facilities in Alexandria and 9 nearby. The mean daily cost of hospice in Louisiana is around $153, with costs ranging between $111 and $200 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 up to $6,000. The mean annual cost is $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Located within Rapides Parish, Alexandria is a medium-sized city in Louisiana. The encompassing metro area has 117,052 inhabitants, but there are 58,923 living in the city. The 55+ community constitutes approximately 25% of the overall population.
Alexandria has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a mean per capita income of $22,000 and a mean household income is $37,000 (the Louisiana state average is $41,000). The average home price in Alexandria is $78,000, which is lower than the Louisiana average of $141,000. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 8.46%.
Alexandria has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Alexandria has very good air quality and a very high crime rate.