There are 8 assisted living facilities serving Mount Vernon, Texas. This includes 2 facilities in Mount Vernon and 6 nearby. Assisted living costs in Texas range from around $28 to $287 daily, with a mean cost running around $117. The monthly cost averages around $3,523 and ranges between $825 and $8,605. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is around $42,270, which is over the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mount Vernon, Texas
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- Mount Vernon scores lower than the Texas average of 74.
- Mount Vernon scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (East Texas Medical Center Mount Vernon and East Texas Medical Center).
- There are 9 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Mission Manor Healthcare Residence, Mt Vernon House, and Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center.
- There is a high 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 78.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 12 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Cypress Creek Country Club, Shadow Lakes Golf Course, and Mount Pleasant Country Club.
- There are 7 parks near the city center, including Mt Vernon Parks & Recreation, Deer Lake Cabins, and Walleye Park.
- There is 1 church in or near the city (Abundant Life).
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 2 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 2.26% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 1.21% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.25%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Texas has an average state income tax of 0.00%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $59,324, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,313, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $21,603, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $39,180 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $56,575 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $7,800 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $43,449 annually, which are low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.88%, which is average 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.
- Mount Vernon receives high levels of rainfall each year.
- Mount Vernon has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Mount Vernon has a very sparse population density of 48.4 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mount Vernon have a long daily commute time.
- Mount Vernon has a low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 82.71%.
Mount Vernon is a small city in Franklin County, Texas. The encompassing statistical area contains 2,225,317 residents, but there are 6,522 within the city itself. About 29% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Mount Vernon is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000. The average household income is $42,000 vs the average of $47,000 for the entire state of Texas. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.88% and the average home price is $147,000, which is somewhat higher than the Texas average of $142,500.
Mount Vernon has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives large amounts of rainfall each year. Mount Vernon has good air quality compared to similarly-sized cities.