There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Monticello, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Monticello and 7 nearby. Assisted living costs in Mississippi range from about $27 up to $263 per day, with a mean expense running about $97. The monthly expense averages about $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. Annually, the mean cost is around $34,800, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Monticello, Mississippi
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- Monticello scores lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Monticello scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a very low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Lawrence County Hospital Cah and Lawrence County Hospital).
- There are 5 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lawrence County Nursing Center, Lawrence County Personal Care Home Facility, and Earl House.
- 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 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 9 golf courses in or around the city, including Humphreys County Country Club, Prentiss Country Club, and Brookhaven Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Forestry Department, Lake Mary Crawford, and Atwood Water Park.
- There are 3 churches in or near the city, including Antioch Baptist Church, Arm Baptist Church, and Galilee Church of Christ Usa.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 3 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.
- The property taxes average 1.02% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.57% 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 $56,345, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,519, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,673, 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 7.74%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 3% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Monticello receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Monticello has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Monticello has a very sparse population density of 36.6 people per square mile.
- Residents of Monticello have a long daily commute time.
- Monticello 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 82.50%.
Monticello is a small city in Lawrence County, Mississippi. While the encompassing metropolitan area has 1,188,211 residents, there are 5,635 living within the city. The 55+ community represents around 27% of the total population.
Monticello has an average SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $40,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The mean home price in Monticello is $124,500, which is higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000. Monticello also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.74%.
Monticello has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very high levels of rain each year. Monticello has very poor air quality ratings in relation to other cities in the United States.