There are 17 hospice facilities serving Springfield, Missouri. This includes 15 facilities in Springfield and 2 nearby. Hospice costs in Missouri range from about $111 up to $200 daily, with an average cost running about $153. The per month expense averages about $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $55,080, which is the same as the nationwide average of $55,080.
Springfield is a mid-size city in Greene County, Missouri. It is the 3rd largest city in the state. Though the city itself includes 219,752 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area includes a total population of 338,994. Residents who are over 55 constitute about 26% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Springfield is 76. The city has an average per capita income of $24,000. The median household income is $41,000 vs the average of $43,000 for the entire state of Missouri. The current unemployment rate is around 8.04% and the median housing price is $88,500, which is much lower than the state average of $153,000.
Springfield has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives large levels of precipitation each year. Springfield has a very high rate of crime and moderate air quality in relation to other cities.