There are 23 respite care facilities serving Durham, North Carolina. This includes 13 facilities in Durham and 10 nearby. The median cost per day of senior respite care in North Carolina is about $294, with costs ranging between $189 and $410 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $8,831, with costs ranging from around $5,655 to $12,311. The median annual cost is $73,913, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Durham is a major city in Durham County, North Carolina. It is the 4th biggest city in North Carolina. Though the city is home to 256,789 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area includes a populace of 372,814. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes 20% of the overall population.
Durham has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The median housing price in the city is $139,500, which is much less than the state average of $204,000. Durham has a moderate unemployment rate of about 8.52%. The city's median household income is $50,000 ($28,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $41,000 for the state of North Carolina.
Durham has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets heavy amounts of rain annually. In comparison to other American cities, Durham has poor air quality and a high crime rate.