There are 24 hospice facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The average daily cost of hospice care in Indiana is about $153, with costs ranging 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 up to $6,000. The average annual cost is $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Located in Allen County, Fort Wayne is a major city in Indiana. It is the 2nd largest city in the state. The surrounding metropolitan area includes 335,147 residents, but there are 305,409 living within the city itself. The 55-and-over community makes up around 23% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Fort Wayne is 76. The city has an average per capita income of $25,000 and an average household income is $52,000 (the Indiana state average is $49,000). The median home price in Fort Wayne is $60,000, which is lower than the state average of $163,500. Fort Wayne has a high unemployment rate of around 9.75%.
Fort Wayne has extreme average temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The area receives low amounts of precipitation each year. Fort Wayne has lower than average air quality ratings, moderate water quality, and an average crime rate in relation to similarly-sized cities.