There are 39 respite care facilities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Short term respite care costs in Wisconsin range from about $247 to $748 per day, with an average cost running approximately $347. The monthly cost averages around $10,397 and ranges between $7,395 and $22,446. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $87,363, which is higher than the national average of $77,380.
Milwaukee is a large city in Milwaukee County within Wisconsin. It is included in the Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis metropolitan area. With 1,269,645 inhabitants in the encompassing area and 808,042 residing in the city limits, it is the largest city in Wisconsin. About 21% of the population are over the age of 55.
Milwaukee has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The median housing price in the city is $154,500, which is much lower than the state average of $234,000. Milwaukee has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.27%. The city's median household income is $42,000 ($23,000 per person), versus an average of $52,000 for the state of Wisconsin.
Milwaukee has very harsh average temperatures, with cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets low amounts of rainfall annually. Milwaukee has a very high rate of crime, good water quality ratings, and lower than average air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.