There are 2 independent living communities near Carthage, Mississippi. The mean cost / day of independent living in Mississippi is approximately $53, with costs ranging between $15 and $144 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median cost of $1,595, with costs ranging from around $440 to $4,331. The mean annual cost is $19,140, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Carthage is a small city in Leake County in Mississippi. Though the city itself has 16,569 residents, the encompassing area has a populace of 1,188,211. About 25% of the population are over 55.
Carthage has a below average SeniorScore™ of 59. The average home price in the city is $106,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $114,000. Carthage has a high unemployment rate of approximately 9.17%. The city's average household income is $33,000 ($16,000 per capita), vs an average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi.
Carthage has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation each year. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Carthage has very good air quality ratings.