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Assisted Living in Houston, Mississippi

There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Houston, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Houston and 8 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Mississippi range from $27 up to $263, with a mean cost running about $97. The monthly cost averages around $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. Yearly, the mean cost is about $34,800, which is below the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Houston, 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

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

  • There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Trace Regional Hosp And Swing Bed, Trace Regional Hospital, and Okolona Community Hospital.
  • There are 2 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city (Floy Dyer Manor Nursing Home and Shearer-Richardson Memorial Nursing Home)
  • 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 13 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
  • There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Houston Country Club, Okolona Country Club, and Pontotoc Country Club.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Stinkin Jims and Davis Lake Campground).
  • There are 5 churches in or near the city, including N Jackson St Church, Houston Church of Hope, and Arbor Grove Baptist Church.
  • There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
  • There are 9 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 1.31% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.80% 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 $46,191, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $33,258, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $17,647, 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 9.25%, 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.
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General Quality of Life

  • Houston receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Houston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Houston has a very sparse population density of 38.1 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Houston have an average daily commute time.
  • Houston 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 75.69%.

Houston is a small city in Chickasaw County within Mississippi. The encompassing metro area contains 1,188,211 people, but there are 8,408 living within the city. People who are over 55 constitute 26% of the community.

Houston has a medium SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a mean per capita income of $18,000 and a mean household income is $33,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.25% and the average home price is $97,500, which is somewhat lower than the Mississippi average of $114,000.

Houston has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The city receives very high amounts of rainfall each year. When compared to other cities in the US, Houston has above average air quality ratings.

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Dugan Memorial Home - West Point, MS

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Traceway Retirement Community - Tupelo, MS

Traceway Retirement Community

2800 W Main St

Tupelo, MS 38801

1-855-222-1541

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Cedars Health Center - Tupelo, MS

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Family Residency Residence - Tupelo, MS

Family Residency Residence

504 Willett St

Tupelo, MS 38801

1-855-233-7205

Located at 504 Willett St, Family Residency Residence is a senior community serving Tupelo, Mississippi. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 31,000 residents in the 38801 zip code. With an average family income of $36,785, it ...

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Oak Tree Manor - Amory, MS

Oak Tree Manor

60139 Cotton Gin Port Rd

Amory, MS 38821

1-855-240-2530

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