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Assisted Living in Carthage, Mississippi

There are 11 assisted living facilities serving Carthage, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Carthage and 10 nearby. Assisted living costs in Mississippi range from around $27 up to $263 daily, with a mean expense running approximately $97. The monthly cost averages about $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $34,800, which is below the US average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Carthage, Mississippi



The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.

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SeniorScore™ Overview

  • Carthage scores significantly lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
  • Carthage scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
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Health & Safety

  • There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Leake Memorial Hospital).
  • There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Golden LivingCenter-Carthage and Baptist Leake Extended Care Facility)
  • There is a 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 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
  • There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Leake Country Club, Redbud Springs Golf Club, and Dancing Rabbit Golf Club -Azaleas.
  • There is 1 park near the city center (Forestry Department).
  • There are 4 churches in or near the city, including Kingdom Hall of Jehovah\'s, First Assembly of God, and Freetrade Church of God.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.15% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.60% 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 $45,521, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $32,987, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $16,017, 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 9.17%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
  • 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Carthage receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Carthage has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
  • This city has very good air quality.
  • Carthage has a very sparse population density of 39.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Carthage have a very long daily commute time.
  • Carthage has a very low public school quality ranking.
  • The city has a very high public school safety rating.
  • This city has a very low graduation rate of 75.37%.

Carthage is a small city in Leake County, Mississippi. While the surrounding metro area includes 1,188,211 people, there are 16,569 living inside the city limits. Approximately 25% of the local residents are 55 and over.

Carthage has a below average SeniorScore™ of 59. The city's median household income is $33,000 ($16,000 per capita), vs an average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi. The median home price in Carthage is $106,500, which is lower than the state average of $114,000. Carthage has a high unemployment rate of about 9.17%.

Carthage has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very large amounts of rain annually. In relation to other cities in the US, Carthage has excellent air quality.

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Madden Lighthouse - Carthage, MS

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Philadelphia, MS 39350

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Forest, MS 39074

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