There are 5 assisted living facilities serving Clarksdale, Mississippi. This includes 4 facilities in Clarksdale and 1 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Mississippi is about $97, with costs running between $27 and $263 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expenditure of $2,900, with costs ranging from about $800 to $7,875. The average annual cost is $34,800, which is below the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Clarksdale, Mississippi
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- Clarksdale scores lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Clarksdale scores significantly 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 (Nw Mississippi Regional Med Center).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Flowers Manor Retirement Community, Greenbough Health and Rehabilitation Center, and Clarksdale Nursing Center.
- There is a low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a 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 30 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Clarksdale Country Club, Coahoma Country Club, and Bayou Bend Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (River Gator).
- There are 7 churches in or near the city, including Mennonite Church of God, First Assembly of God, and Kay Thomas G Jr Rev/Ofc.
- There are 3 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.53% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.05% 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 $44,478, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $26,139, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,684, 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 14.54%, which is very 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.
- Clarksdale receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Clarksdale has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Clarksdale has a very sparse population density of 82.3 people per square mile.
- Residents of Clarksdale have a very short daily commute time.
- Clarksdale 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 76.80%.
Clarksdale is a small city in Coahoma County in the State of Mississippi. Though the surrounding statistical area contains 1,188,211 inhabitants, there are 20,418 living inside the city itself. Around 23% of the residents are over the age of 55.
Clarksdale has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 62. The average home price in the city is $88,500, which is relatively lower than the Mississippi average of $114,000. Clarksdale also has a high unemployment rate of around 14.54%. The city's average household income is $26,000 ($17,000 per capita), vs the average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi.
Clarksdale has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and temperate summers. The city gets very large levels of precipitation annually. Clarksdale has moderate air quality in relation to other cities in the United States.