There are 12 independent living communities serving Palmyra, Missouri. This includes 1 community in Palmyra and 11 nearby. Independent living costs in Missouri range from about $20 to $124 per day, with a median cost running approximately $46. The per month expense averages roughly $1,375 and ranges between $602 and $3,729. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $16,500, which is below the US average of $23,100.
Palmyra is a small city in Marion County, Missouri. Though the city itself includes 5,876 people, the encompassing area contains a total population of 1,069,475. The 55+ community currently makes up approximately 29% of the total population.
The SeniorScore™ for Palmyra is 74. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The mean household income is $48,000 versus the average of $43,000 for the state of Missouri. The current unemployment rate is roughly 5.99% and the mean home price is $171,000, which is relatively higher than the state average of $153,000.
Palmyra has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and calm summers. The city receives average amounts of rain annually. In relation to similarly-sized cities, Palmyra has an exceptionally low crime rate and average air quality.