There are 20 hospice facilities near Palmer, Massachusetts. The median cost per day for hospice in Massachusetts is about $153, with costs running between $111 and $200 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $4,590, with costs ranging from about $3,330 to $6,000. The median annual cost is $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Palmer is a small city in Hampden County, Massachusetts. It is part of the Springfield metro area. Though the surrounding statistical area includes 531,908 inhabitants, there are 8,469 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community represents about 28% of the overall population.
Palmer has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $30,000 and a median household income is $53,000 (the Massachusetts state average is $73,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.76% and the average housing price is $298,500, which is much less than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Palmer has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets large amounts of precipitation each year. In relation to other cities in the United States, Palmer has moderate air quality, better than average water quality ratings, and a moderate rate of crime.