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Pensacola is a beach town located on the westernmost edge of the Florida Panhandle. The city is famous for its white sand beaches and near constant sunshine, which have made Pensacola one of the Panhandle’s premiere retirement and vacation destinations.

Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

Cost of Home Care in Pensacola, FL

The median monthly cost of a home health aide is about $4,000 in Pensacola and $4,200 in the state of Florida, according to Genworth.

 

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Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Pensacola is quite affordable when compared to the national average. The cost index ratings are about 25 points below average in each category. Pensacola also enjoys extremely low property taxes and rent costs.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is two times greater than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half the average.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
77	74	79	76	77	78

 

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$55,903 per year	$42,981 per year	$48,756 per year	$31,169 per year	$38,964 per year	$1,650 per year	$749 per month

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

The top hospitals that service Pensacola, FL include:

Baptist Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 320+
• Specialties: behavioral health, cancer, emergency/trauma, cardiovascular, neurological care, women’s health, surgery

Sacred Heart Hospital

• Facility type: faith-based acute care
• Bed count: 560+
• Specialties: cardiovascular, stroke center, Level II trauma center, full-service diagnostic center

Gulf Breeze Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 60+
• Specialties: cardiovascular care, women’s care

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Pensacola’s climate is classified as humid subtropical, which means that the city experiences hot and muggy summers, mild winters, and above average precipitation throughout the year. The average humidity level is 72%, and humidity levels are often highest during August at about 75%.

 

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
52°F	61.2°F	42.7°F

 

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
82.6°F	90.7°F	74.5°F

 

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 205

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 64.3”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
42.4	16.8%	53,144	2,355.4 per square mile	2.26

 

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.3%	1.9%	28.9%	5.3%	<0.1%	6.0%	58.3%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

 

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Tallahassee: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 99/100

 

2016 Presidential Election Results for Escambia County

Democratic	Republican	Other
58.3%	37.7%	4.0%

 

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

Pensacola is a sunny beach town located on the westernmost edge of the Florida Panhandle. Home to “The World’s Whitest Beaches” along its pristine coastline, the city was originally colonized by the Spanish in 1559 and some consider Pensacola to be the oldest European settlement city in North America. The city was originally named after the Pensacola Tribe, who the Spanish first met when they arrived in the area.

Pensacola is also nicknamed the “Cradle of Naval Aviation” due to the large Navy base located just outside the city. Naval Air Station Pensacola is the oldest aviation base in the Navy and also the home of the world-famous Blue Angels, who often practice just off the coast. Be sure to check out the National Naval Aviation Museum to learn more about Pensacola’s role in the history of flight.

The city is also home to a number of other museums that celebrate its varied past. Visitors can learn about the history of seafaring at the Pensacola Lighthouse & Maritime Museum. The museum is located at a historic lighthouse and visitors can learn more about the vital role these buildings played in the development of the region. Other popular museums include the national landmark Fort Barrancas, which was once a Spanish fort, and the Pensacola Museum of Art, which houses its collection in the Old City Jail originally built in 1906.

 

Transportation

Bus service in Pensacola is provided by Escambia Area Transit, or ECAT, which operates bus routes throughout Pensacola, nearby Gulf Breeze, and the surrounding metropolitan area. The city is also home to the Pensacola International Airport, which offers flights from all the major airlines.