There are 17 assisted living facilities serving New Albany, Mississippi. This includes 2 facilities in New Albany and 15 nearby. The costs per day of assisted living in Mississippi range from $27 up to $263, with a median expense running around $97. The monthly cost averages about $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. On a yearly basis, the mean cost is about $34,800, which is below the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for New Albany, Mississippi
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- New Albany scores lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
- New Albany scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County).
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Dogwood Plantation of New Albany, Union Co Health and Rehab Center, and Graceland Care Center New Albany.
- 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 19 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
- There are 12 golf courses in or around the city, including New Albany Country Club, Oaks Country Club, and Tupelo Country Club.
- There is 1 park near the city center (New Albany Park Commission).
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Victory Church of Lord, St Francis of Assisi, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are no malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 15 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.09% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.60% 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 $50,586, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $37,821, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,989, 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 9.03%, 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.
- New Albany receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- New Albany has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- New Albany has a sparse population density of 106.9 people per square mile.
- Residents of New Albany have a short daily commute time.
- New Albany 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 73.87%.
Located within Union County, New Albany is a small city in the State of Mississippi. It has a total population of 16,600, with 1,188,211 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area. 27% of the local populace are 55 and over.
New Albany has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $38,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 9.03% and the average housing price is $144,000, which is relatively higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000.
New Albany has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city gets very large levels of rain annually. New Albany has above average air quality ratings compared to similarly-sized cities.