There are 19 hospice facilities serving Independence, Missouri. This includes 7 facilities in Independence and 12 nearby. The costs per day of hospice care in Missouri range from $111 to $200, with an average cost running approximately $153. The per month expense averages about $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. Annually, the median cost is about $55,080, which is on par with the nationwide average of $55,080.
Independence is a medium-sized city in Jackson County within Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. It is the sixth largest city in Missouri. The surrounding area is home to 948,048 residents, but there are 123,373 living inside the city. About 28% of the population are 55 and over.
Independence has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The median housing price in the city is $135,000, which is somewhat lower than the state average of $153,000. Independence also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.56%. The city's median household income is $46,000 ($23,000 per capita), compared to an average of $43,000 for the state of Missouri.
Independence has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives average amounts of rainfall each year. Independence has an average crime rate and very low air quality in comparison to other cities in the United States.