There are 3 independent living communities serving Tupelo, Mississippi. This includes 2 communities in Tupelo and 1 nearby. The daily costs of independent living in Mississippi range from $15 to $144, with an average cost running around $53. The per month cost averages roughly $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. Yearly, the average cost is around $19,140, which is less than the nationwide average of $23,100.
Located in Lee County, Tupelo is a small city in Mississippi. With 47,156 residents living within the city limits and 1,188,211 in the encompassing area, it is the 9th biggest city in the state. Around 25% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Tupelo has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a median per capita income of $23,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The current unemployment rate is around 7.56% and the median housing price is $87,000, which is lower than the state average of $114,000.
Tupelo has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and balmy summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, Tupelo has above average air quality.