There are 4 independent living communities near Mount Vernon, Kentucky. The costs per day for independent living in Kentucky range from $22 up to $154, with a median expenditure running about $60. The per month expense averages roughly $1,795 and ranges between $649 and $4,620. Annually, the mean cost is about $21,540, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Mount Vernon is a small city in Rockcastle County in Kentucky. The surrounding metro area is home to 1,261,664 inhabitants, but there are 9,300 residing within the city limits. Around 28% of the local populace are over 55.
Mount Vernon has a medium SeniorScore™ of 65. The city's average household income is $27,000 ($16,000 per person), compared to the average of $37,000 for the entire state of Kentucky. The average home price in Mount Vernon is $115,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $124,500. The city also has a high unemployment rate of approximately 11.32%.
Mount Vernon has tolerable average temperatures, with tolerable winters and mildly warm summers. The city gets very heavy levels of rainfall annually. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Mount Vernon has a lower than average rate of crime and excellent air quality.