There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Mount Vernon, Missouri. This includes 3 facilities in Mount Vernon and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Missouri range from around $37 up to $226 daily, with a median expenditure running approximately $83. The monthly cost averages around $2,500 and ranges between $1,095 and $6,780. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $30,000, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Vernon, Missouri
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- Mount Vernon scores lower than the Missouri average of 72.
- Mount Vernon scores 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 (Missouri Rehabilitation Center).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Lawrence County Manor, Mt. Vernon Place Care Center, and Bristol Manor Aurora.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 77.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 8 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a high percentage of seniors in the population (31% of residents).
- There are 17 golf courses in or around the city, including Mt. Vernon Municipal Golf Course, Center Creek Country Club, and Island Green Golf Club.
- There are no parks near the city center.
- There are 2 churches in or near the city (Apostolic New Testament Church and Assemblies of God 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 4 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.44% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.68% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.79%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Missouri has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $54,871, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,111, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $22,095, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $25,350 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $54,750 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $22,682 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $42,625 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 9.91%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Mount Vernon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Vernon has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Mount Vernon has a very sparse population density of 69.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Vernon have a short daily commute time.
- Mount Vernon has an average public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 84.13%.
Located within Lawrence County, Mount Vernon is a small city in Missouri. The city has a total population of 8,494, with 1,069,475 people in the surrounding metro area. The senior community currently constitutes 31% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Mount Vernon is 68. The city has a median per capita income of $22,000 and a median household income is $42,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is about 9.91% and the average housing price is $150,000, which is relatively lower than the Missouri average of $153,000.
Mount Vernon has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and calm summers. The area receives high amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Mount Vernon has moderate air quality and a high rate of crime.