There are 15 independent living communities serving Jackson, Mississippi. This includes 5 communities in Jackson and 10 nearby. Independent living costs in Mississippi range from around $15 up to $144 daily, with an average cost running approximately $53. The monthly cost averages around $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. On an annual basis, the mean cost is about $19,140, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Jackson, MS typically ranges from about $839 per month up to $3,218 per month. The median cost is about $2,328 per month, or about $27,935 yearly.
Jackson is a mid-size city in Hinds County and is the capital city of Mississippi. With 420,142 inhabitants in the encompassing statistical area and 175,127 living within the city, it is the biggest city in the state. Around 21% of the local residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Jackson is 70. The city's mean household income is $36,000 ($20,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi. The mean home price in Jackson is $49,500, which is less than the state average of $114,000. Jackson also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.26%.
Jackson has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The city receives very high amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Jackson has very low air quality ratings and a very high rate of crime.