There are 20 hospice facilities serving Jonesboro, Georgia. This includes 2 facilities in Jonesboro and 18 nearby. The mean cost per day of hospice care in Georgia is around $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $4,590, with costs ranging from around $3,330 to $6,000. The mean yearly cost is $55,080, which is on par with the nationwide average of $55,080.
Located in Clayton County, Jonesboro is a mid size city in Georgia. It is included in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta metro area. While the encompassing statistical area contains 4,265,707 residents, there are 81,147 residing in the city limits. The 55-and-over community comprises around 18% of the overall population.
Jonesboro has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $20,000 and a mean household income is $45,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is about 13.66% and the average housing price is $108,000, which is less than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Jonesboro has mild average temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The area receives very large amounts of precipitation annually. Jonesboro has a high crime rate and low air quality in comparison to other American cities.