There are 14 independent living communities serving Picayune, Mississippi. This includes 1 community in Picayune and 13 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Mississippi is around $53, with costs ranging between $15 and $144 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,595, with costs ranging from around $440 up to $4,331. The median annual cost is $19,140, which is under the US average of $23,100.
Picayune is a small city in Pearl River County within Mississippi. While the surrounding area is home to 1,188,211 people, there are 27,738 residing in the city itself. People 55 and over compose approximately 27% of the community.
Picayune has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The median home price in the city is $147,000, which is higher than the state average of $114,000. Picayune also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.46%. The city's median household income is $42,000 ($20,000 per capita), compared to an average of $34,000 for the state of Mississippi.
Picayune has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very large amounts of rainfall each year. Picayune has a higher than average rate of crime and average air quality in comparison to similarly-sized cities.