There are 20 respite care facilities serving Jefferson City, Tennessee. This includes 3 facilities in Jefferson City and 17 nearby. Respite care costs in Tennessee range from around $210 to $405 daily, with a mean cost running around $268. The monthly cost averages roughly $8,048 and ranges between $6,308 and $12,137. On an annual basis, the median cost is around $67,525, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Jefferson City is a small city in Jefferson County within Tennessee. It is included in the Morristown metropolitan area. Though the city has 12,931 residents, the surrounding area contains a population of 110,854. The senior community currently comprises about 26% of the total population.
Jefferson City has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 63. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000. The median household income is $34,000 vs the average of $39,000 for the whole of Tennessee. The current unemployment rate is around 13.1% and the median home price is $214,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $163,500.
Jefferson City has mild average temperatures, with medium winters and warm summers. The city receives high amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Jefferson City has a high crime rate and below average air quality.