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Assisted Living in Ripley, Mississippi

There are 9 assisted living facilities serving Ripley, Mississippi. This includes 2 facilities in Ripley and 7 nearby. The median cost per day of assisted living in Mississippi is approximately $97, with costs running between $27 and $263 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,900, with costs ranging from around $800 up to $7,875. The median yearly cost is $34,800, which is below the national average of $42,000.



SeniorScore™ for Ripley, 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.

65

SeniorScore™ Overview

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

  • There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
  • There are 2 hospitals within close range of the city (Tippah County Hospital and Tippah County Hospital).
  • There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Timber Hills Independent Living Complex of Tippah County, Tippah County Nursing Home, and Golden LivingCenter - Ripley.
  • There is a very low 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 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
  • There are 10 pharmacies within close range of the city.
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Recreation & Leisure

  • The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
  • There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including New Albany Country Club, Oaks Country Club, and Hillandale Country Club.
  • There are 2 parks near the city center (Forestry Department and Ripley Park & Recreation).
  • There are 6 churches in or near the city, including Trinity Assembly of God, Chapman Church of Christ, and United House of Prayer.
  • There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
  • There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
  • There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
  • There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
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Finances

  • The property taxes average 1.02% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
  • The property taxes average 0.55% 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 $45,797, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
  • The city's median household income is $32,558, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
  • The city's per capita income is $19,432, 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 11.24%, which is high compared to national averages.
  • The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
  • 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
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General Quality of Life

  • Ripley receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
  • Ripley has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
  • This city has above average air quality.
  • Ripley has a very sparse population density of 60.4 people per square mile.
  • Residents of Ripley have a short daily commute time.
  • Ripley 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 76.34%.

Ripley is a small city in Tippah County, Mississippi. While the city contains 11,950 people, the surrounding statistical area includes a total population of 1,188,211. The 55+ community composes around 27% of the total population.

Ripley has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 65. The median housing price in the city is $120,000, which is higher than the state average of $114,000. Ripley has a high unemployment rate of roughly 11.24%. The city's median household income is $33,000 ($19,000 per capita), in comparison to the average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi.

Ripley has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city gets very high amounts of rain each year. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Ripley has above average air quality.

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