There are 5 skilled nursing facilities serving Columbus, Mississippi. This includes 3 facilities in Columbus and 2 nearby. The median cost per day of skilled nursing in Mississippi is about $245, with costs ranging between $182 and $331 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $7,344, with costs ranging from about $5,472 up to $9,936. The median annual cost is $88,128, which is below the national average of $91,584.
Located within Lowndes County, Columbus is a medium sized city in the State of Mississippi. It is the seventh biggest city in the state. The surrounding area is home to 1,188,211 residents, but there are 50,547 living within the city itself. Around 25% of the local populace are over 55.
Columbus has a medium SeniorScore™ of 69. The city has a median per capita income of $21,000 and a median household income is $38,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The median home price in Columbus is $88,500, which is somewhat less than the state average of $114,000. Columbus has a high unemployment rate of around 13.26%.
Columbus has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation annually. Columbus has moderate air quality ratings compared to similarly-sized cities.