There are 10 assisted living facilities serving Marion, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Marion and 9 nearby. The mean cost / day of assisted living in Mississippi is $97, with costs running between $27 and $263 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a mean expense of $2,900, with costs ranging from around $800 up to $7,875. The mean yearly cost is $34,800, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Marion, Mississippi
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- Marion scores significantly higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Marion scores higher than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 6 hospitals within close range of the city, including Riley Memorial Hospital, Rush Foundation Hospital, and Riley Hospital.
- There are 13 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Bedford Care Center of Marion, North Pointe Health and Rehabilitation, and The Oaks Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 64 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (17% of residents).
- There are 6 golf courses in or around the city, including Briarwood Country Club, Lakeview Golf Course, and Ponta Creek Golf Course Nas.
- There are 21 parks near the city center, including Benchmark Coach & RV Park, Van Bloem Gardens, and Bonita Lakes RV Park.
- There are 24 churches in or near the city, including Episcopal Church of Mediator, Grandview Church of Christ, and Cornerstone Church of God.
- There are 18 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 31 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 4 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.60% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.88% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Mississippi has an average state income tax of 3.87%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $49,153, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $36,083, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,316, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $33,600 per year, which are very low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $80,300 per year, which are low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $9,100 per year, which are very low compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $39,765 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.63%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Marion receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Marion has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Marion has an average population density of 520.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Marion have a short daily commute time.
- Marion has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a low graduation rate of 83.58%.
Marion is a municipality in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. The city has a population of just 1,287, with 1,188,211 people in the encompassing metro area. People who are 55 and over comprise about 17% of the community.
Marion has a good SeniorScore™ of 79. The city has an average per capita income of $20,000. The median household income is $36,000 compared to the average of $34,000 for the entire state of Mississippi. The current unemployment rate is around 8.63% and the median housing price is $136,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $114,000.
Marion has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city receives very heavy levels of rainfall annually. Marion has exceptional air quality ratings in relation to other American cities.