There are 38 hospice facilities in Columbus, Ohio. The mean cost per day for hospice care in Ohio is approximately $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median cost of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 to $6,000. The mean annual cost is $55,080, which is the same as the nationwide average of $55,080.
Located within Franklin County, Columbus is the capital city of Ohio. It is the 2nd biggest city in Ohio. Though the city itself has 783,285 residents, the surrounding metropolitan area contains a total population of 1,451,748. The 55-and-over community currently makes up approximately 21% of the overall population.
Columbus has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has a median per capita income of $25,000. The average household income is $44,000 compared to the average of $49,000 for the state of Ohio. The current unemployment rate is around 10.08% and the average home price is $130,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $177,000.
Columbus has moderate mean temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rain annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Columbus has very low water quality ratings, very low air quality ratings, and a higher than average rate of crime.