There are 18 hospice facilities serving Tarboro, North Carolina. This includes 2 facilities in Tarboro and 16 nearby. The daily costs for hospice care in North Carolina range from $111 up to $200, with a median expenditure running approximately $153. The per month cost averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the median cost is about $55,080, which is equal to the nationwide average of $55,080.
Tarboro is a small city in Edgecombe County within North Carolina. It is included in the Rocky Mount metropolitan area. It has a population of 21,591, with 114,497 residents in the encompassing statistical area. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes about 30% of the overall population.
Tarboro has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city's median household income is $34,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), compared to an average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The median housing price in Tarboro is $121,500, which is much less than the North Carolina average of $204,000. Tarboro also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.37%.
Tarboro has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The area gets heavy levels of rainfall each year. Compared to other American cities, Tarboro has moderate air quality ratings and a lower than average rate of crime.