There are 5 skilled nursing facilities serving Columbia, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Columbia and 4 nearby. The average cost per day for skilled nursing in Mississippi is around $245, with costs ranging between $182 and $331 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $7,344, with costs ranging from around $5,472 to $9,936. The average annual cost is $88,128, which is below the nationwide average of $91,584.
Columbia is a small city in Marion County within Mississippi. The city has a population of 17,657, with 1,188,211 people in the surrounding metro area. Around 28% of the residents are 55 and over.
Columbia has an average SeniorScore™ of 64. The city's mean household income is $35,000 ($19,000 on a per capita basis), vs the average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi. The mean home price in Columbia is $129,000, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $114,000. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 8.33%.
Columbia has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Columbia has subpar air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.