There are 16 assisted living facilities serving Union, Mississippi. This includes 3 facilities in Union and 13 nearby. Assisted living costs in Mississippi range from about $27 to $263 per day, with a median expenditure running approximately $97. The monthly expense averages around $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. On a yearly basis, the average cost is about $34,800, which is below the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Union, Mississippi
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- Union scores higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Union scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Laird Hospital Inc, Neshoba County General Hospital, and Choctaw Health Center.
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Hilltop Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, Magnolia Regional Assisted Living Facility, and River Birch Estate Assisted Living, LLC.
- 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 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 5 golf courses in or around the city, including Dancing Rabbit Golf Club -Azaleas, Philadelphia Country Club, and Okatibbee Creek Golf Center.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Camp Dixon, Neshoba County Lake, and Forestry Department.
- There are 10 churches in or near the city, including Antioch Baptist Church, Bethel Church of God, and Philadelphia Church of Lord.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 11 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There is 1 gym or health club in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.30% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.74% 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 $47,761, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,563, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $18,511, 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 6.41%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Union receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Union has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Union has a very sparse population density of 40.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Union have a very long daily commute time.
- Union 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 79.81%.
Located in Neshoba County, Union is a small city in Mississippi. The encompassing statistical area contains 1,188,211 inhabitants, but there are 7,547 living in the city itself. About 29% of the local populace are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Union is 69. The city has an average per capita income of $19,000 and an average household income is $37,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The median home price in Union is $102,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $114,000. Union has an average unemployment rate of about 6.41%.
Union has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very large amounts of rainfall annually. In comparison to other American cities, Union has exceptional air quality.