There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Iuka, Mississippi. This includes 4 facilities in Iuka and 13 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Mississippi range from $27 to $263, with an average expenditure running approximately $97. The monthly cost averages roughly $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. Yearly, the median cost is around $34,800, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Iuka, Mississippi
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- Iuka scores higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Iuka scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Tishomingo Health Services Inc).
- There are 3 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Southern Magnolia Iuka, Tishomingo Community Living Center, and Tishomingo Manor.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 18 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a low violent crime rate.
- The city has a very high percentage of seniors in the population (35% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Iuka Country Club, Shiloh Falls Golf Club, and Pickwick Landing State Park Golf Course.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including J P Coleman State Park, Colbert County Rose Trail Park, and Goat Island RV Park & Camp.
- There are 5 churches in or near the city, including Iuka Church of God, Iuka Church of Christ, and Harvest Assembly of God.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.81% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.39% 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 $47,679, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $31,719, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $20,526, 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 10.22%, which is high compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Iuka receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Iuka has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers.
- This city has average air quality.
- Iuka has a very sparse population density of 47.2 people per square mile.
- Residents of Iuka have a short daily commute time.
- Iuka 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 77.57%.
Iuka is a small city in Tishomingo County in Mississippi. Though the city itself is home to 9,449 residents, the surrounding metro area has a population of 1,188,211. The 55+ community currently composes around 35% of the total population.
Iuka has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 69. The city's average household income is $32,000 ($21,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $34,000 for the entire state of Mississippi. The average housing price in Iuka is $118,500, which is somewhat higher than the state average of $114,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of about 10.22%.
Iuka has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation annually. Compared to other cities, Iuka has a low crime rate and moderate air quality.