There are 20 respite care facilities serving Kingsport, Tennessee. This includes 9 facilities in Kingsport and 11 nearby. Senior respite care costs in Tennessee range from around $210 up to $405 daily, with an average cost running about $268. The per month cost averages around $8,048 and ranges between $6,308 and $12,137. Yearly, the median cost is about $67,525, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Kingsport is a mid-size city in the State of Tennessee. It is located within Sullivan County and is part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol metropolitan statistical area. With 87,124 people living within the city itself and 171,621 in the surrounding statistical area, it is the 10th largest city in Tennessee. Around 33% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Kingsport is 77. The mean housing price in the city is $124,500, which is relatively lower than the state average of $163,500. Kingsport also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.05%. The city's mean household income is $42,000 ($24,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $39,000 for the state of Tennessee.
Kingsport has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives large levels of rain each year. Kingsport has a high crime rate and very poor air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.