There are 5 respite care facilities serving Wasilla, Alaska. This includes 1 facility in Wasilla and 4 nearby. Respite care costs in Alaska range from around $747 up to $972 per day, with a mean expenditure running about $943. The per month expense averages around $28,275 and ranges between $22,403 and $29,145. Annually, the median cost is around $237,250, which is higher than the US average of $77,380.
Located in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Wasilla is a medium-sized city in Alaska. It is the 3rd largest city in Alaska. Though the city contains 52,168 inhabitants, the surrounding metro area contains a populace of 553,665. Around 18% of the population are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Wasilla is 61. The city has a mean per capita income of $29,000 and a mean household income is $72,000 (the Alaska state average is $48,000). The median home price in Wasilla is $82,500, which is significantly lower than the state average of $219,000. Wasilla has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.79%.
Wasilla has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and mildly warm summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rain each year. Wasilla has a higher than average crime rate and excellent air quality ratings compared to other cities in the United States.