There are 17 hospice facilities in Tacoma, Washington. Hospice costs in Washington range from around $111 up to $200 per day, with an average cost running about $153. The monthly cost averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $55,080, which is on par with the national average of $55,080.
Tacoma is a large city in Pierce County in Washington. It is the 3rd largest city in the state. The encompassing metropolitan area has 5,380,824 residents, but there are 322,873 residing within the city. People who are 55 and over constitute approximately 22% of the community.
Tacoma has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a mean per capita income of $26,000 and a mean household income is $52,000 (the Washington state average is $51,000). The mean home price in Tacoma is $148,500, which is lower than the state average of $325,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.72%.
Tacoma has medium average temperatures, with medium winters and calm summers. The area gets very high levels of rain each year. Compared to other cities in the United States, Tacoma has below average air quality, good water quality ratings, and a very high rate of crime.