There are 20 hospice facilities serving Lancaster, Ohio. This includes 8 facilities in Lancaster and 12 nearby. Hospice care costs in Ohio range from about $111 up to $200 daily, with an average expense running about $153. The per month expense averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Lancaster is a mid size city in Fairfield County in the State of Ohio. It is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. The surrounding statistical area includes 1,451,748 people, but there are 59,570 living within the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently comprises around 28% of the total population.
Lancaster has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $45,000 in comparison to the average of $49,000 for the entire state of Ohio. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.75% and the average home price is $202,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $177,000.
Lancaster has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives low amounts of rain each year. Lancaster has below average air quality ratings, very poor water quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime in comparison to other cities.