There are 23 respite care facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee. Short term respite care costs in Tennessee range from about $210 to $405 per day, with a mean cost running about $268. The per month expense averages about $8,048 and ranges between $6,308 and $12,137. On a yearly basis, the median cost is around $67,525, which is below the national average of $77,380.
Located in Knox County, Knoxville is a major city in the State of Tennessee. With 391,389 inhabitants living within the city limits and 549,458 in the surrounding area, it is the third largest city in Tennessee. 25% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Knoxville is 77. The city has a median per capita income of $28,000 and a median household income is $51,000 (the Tennessee state average is $39,000). The current unemployment rate is roughly 6.04% and the average home price is $142,500, which is somewhat lower than the Tennessee average of $163,500.
Knoxville has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other American cities, Knoxville has subpar air quality and a very high rate of crime.