There are 4 retirement homes serving Picayune, Mississippi. This includes 1 in Picayune and 3 nearby. Retirement home living costs in Mississippi range from around $15 up to $144 per day, with a mean cost running approximately $53. The monthly cost averages around $1,595 and ranges between $440 and $4,331. Yearly, the mean cost is about $19,140, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Picayune is a small city in Mississippi. It is located within Pearl River County. The city has a total population of 27,738, with 1,188,211 people in the surrounding area. 27% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Picayune has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 67. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000 and an average household income is $42,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The mean home price in Picayune is $147,000, which is higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000. Picayune has a high unemployment rate of about 9.46%.
Picayune has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall each year. Picayune has moderate air quality ratings and a high crime rate compared to other cities in the US.