There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Columbia, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Columbia and 7 nearby. Assisted living costs in Mississippi range from around $27 up to $263 per day, with a mean cost running about $97. The monthly cost averages about $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $34,800, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Columbia, Mississippi
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- Columbia scores lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Columbia scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Marion General Hospital).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Myrtles Nursing Center, LLC, The Grove, and Song Health and Rehab of Columbia.
- 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 21 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (28% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including Columbia Country Club, Pine Creek Golf Club, and Usm\'s Van Hook Golf Course.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Forestry Department, Mimosa Landing Campground, and Columbia Water Park.
- There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Antonio Johnson Rev, Lakeview Church of God, and Love In Action Worship Center.
- There are 2 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 14 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 1.38% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.64% 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 $51,118, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $34,557, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,911, 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 8.33%, which is average 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.
- Columbia receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Columbia has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has below average air quality.
- Columbia has a very sparse population density of 57.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Columbia have a very long daily commute time.
- Columbia 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 76.58%.
Columbia is a small city in Marion County, Mississippi. While the encompassing area has 1,188,211 inhabitants, there are 17,657 residing within the city itself. The senior community currently represents about 28% of the total population.
Columbia has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The median home price in the city is $129,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $114,000. Columbia has an average unemployment rate of approximately 8.33%. The city's median household income is $35,000 ($19,000 per person), vs an average of $34,000 for the entire state of Mississippi.
Columbia has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very large levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities, Columbia has poor air quality.