There are 15 assisted living facilities serving Amory, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Amory and 14 nearby. The average cost per day for assisted living in Mississippi is around $97, with costs running between $27 and $263 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $2,900, with costs ranging from about $800 to $7,875. The average annual cost is $34,800, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Amory, Mississippi
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- Amory scores higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Amory scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Gilmore Memorial Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including River Place Nursing Center, Golden LivingCenter - Amory, and Oak Tree Manor.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a high property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Amory Golf Club, River Birch Golf Club, and Hamilton Country Club.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (East Amory Community Center and Blue Bluff Recreation Area).
- There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Bread of Life House of Worship, Hutton, Jessie L-Rose Sharon Chr God in, and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 7 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.31% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Mississippi has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $48,060, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,451, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,670, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,600 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $9,100 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $39,765 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 11.30%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Amory receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Amory has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Amory has a very sparse population density of 87.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Amory have a short daily commute time.
- Amory has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 80.45%.
Amory is a small city in Monroe County, Mississippi. While the city has 12,528 inhabitants, the encompassing metropolitan area includes a populace of 1,188,211. Residents who are over 55 represent approximately 31% of the total community.
Amory has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $36,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The mean home price in Amory is $118,500, which is higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000. Amory also has a high unemployment rate of about 11.3%.
Amory has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. Amory has better than average air quality ratings and an exceptionally low rate of crime in comparison to similarly-sized cities.