There are 13 independent living communities serving Jackson, Tennessee. This includes 5 communities in Jackson and 8 nearby. The daily costs for independent living in Tennessee range from $24 up to $103, with a median cost running about $64. The per month expense averages about $1,905 and ranges between $715 and $3,080. Yearly, the median cost is about $22,869, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost of independent living in Jackson can range from as little as $578 per month all the way up to $2,203 per month. The average cost is $1,348 per month, or about $16,170 yearly.
Located within Madison County, Jackson is a mid size city in Tennessee. While the surrounding metro area contains 85,544 inhabitants, there are 86,421 within the city itself. Approximately 25% of the local residents are over 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Jackson is 70. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $41,000 vs the average of $39,000 for the entire state of Tennessee. The current unemployment rate is approximately 12.87% and the average home price is $54,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $163,500.
Jackson has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area gets very heavy levels of precipitation each year. Jackson has a very high crime rate and better than average air quality ratings compared to other cities.