There are 52 hospice facilities in Denver, Colorado. Hospice care costs in Colorado range from around $111 to $200 per day, with a mean expenditure running around $153. The monthly cost averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Denver is the capital of Colorado. It is located within Denver County and is part of the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. With 2,046,141 people in the surrounding metro area and 958,706 within the city limits, it is the biggest city in Colorado. Those over 55 make up around 21% of the community.
Denver has an above average SeniorScore™ of 72. The city's average household income is $51,000 ($30,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $51,000 for the state of Colorado. The average home price in Denver is $210,000, which is less than the Colorado average of $318,000. The city has an average unemployment rate of around 8.58%.
Denver has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives optimal levels of rainfall each year. In relation to other American cities, Denver has very poor air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.