There are 19 respite care facilities serving Athens, Georgia. This includes 4 facilities in Athens and 15 nearby. The daily costs of respite care in Georgia range from $168 to $348, with an average cost running about $261. The per month cost averages about $7,830 and ranges between $5,046 and $10,440. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $65,700, which is under the nationwide average of $77,380.
Athens is a mid-size city in Georgia. It is located within Clarke County and is included in the Athens-Clark County metropolitan area. The surrounding statistical area includes 131,062 residents, but there are 116,272 residing within the city. Residents who are 55 and over make up about 16% of the total population.
Athens has a good SeniorScore™ of 72. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $34,000 (the Georgia state average is $41,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 7.25% and the average housing price is $90,000, which is much less than the Georgia average of $163,500.
Athens has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall each year. Athens has moderate air quality and an average rate of crime in relation to other American cities.