There are 7 independent living communities serving Columbus, Mississippi. This includes 3 communities in Columbus and 4 nearby. Independent living costs in Mississippi range from about $15 to $144 daily, with a mean cost running around $53. The per month expense averages roughly $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. Yearly, the median cost is about $19,140, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Columbus is a medium-sized city in Lowndes County, Mississippi. With 50,547 residents within the city limits and 1,188,211 in the encompassing area, it is the seventh largest city in Mississippi. Approximately 25% of the population are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Columbus is 69. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The average home price in Columbus is $88,500, which is less than the state average of $114,000. Columbus also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 13.26%.
Columbus has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very heavy levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other cities in the United States, Columbus has moderate air quality.