There are 4 independent living communities serving Iuka, Mississippi. This includes 1 community in Iuka and 3 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Mississippi range from $15 to $144, with a mean expenditure running about $53. The monthly expense averages about $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. Annually, the average cost is around $19,140, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Iuka is a small city in Tishomingo County in Mississippi. Though the encompassing metro area includes 1,188,211 residents, there are 9,449 living within the city itself. Around 35% of the population are 55 and over.
Iuka has an average SeniorScore™ of 69. The city's median household income is $32,000 ($21,000 per capita), versus an average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi. The median home price in Iuka is $118,500, which is relatively higher than the state average of $114,000. Iuka has a high unemployment rate of approximately 10.22%.
Iuka has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Iuka has a lower than average crime rate and average air quality ratings in relation to other cities.