There are 17 assisted living facilities serving Fulton, Mississippi. This includes 3 facilities in Fulton and 14 nearby. The average daily cost for assisted living in Mississippi is about $97, with costs running between $27 and $263 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $2,900, with costs ranging from around $800 to $7,875. The average annual cost is $34,800, which is less than the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Fulton, Mississippi
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- Fulton scores lower than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Fulton scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are no hospitals within close range of the city.
- There are 4 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Courtyards Community Living Center, Phillips Personal Care Home, and The Meadows of Fulton.
- 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 14 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has a very low violent crime rate.
- The city has an average percentage of seniors in the population (29% of residents).
- There are 10 golf courses in or around the city, including Fulton Country Club, Natchez Trace Golf Club, and Big Oaks Golf Course.
- There are 2 parks near the city center (Fulton City Park and Fulton Recreation Campground).
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including Fulton Church of Christ, Gum Church of Christ, and 21St Century Global Missions.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 12 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are no gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.05% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.56% 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 $50,137, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,699, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $19,125, 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 5.85%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is very low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Fulton receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Fulton has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Fulton has a very sparse population density of 58.1 people per square mile.
- Residents of Fulton have an average daily commute time.
- Fulton has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 74.62%.
Fulton is a small city in the State of Mississippi. It is located in Itawamba County. While the surrounding statistical area has 1,188,211 inhabitants, there are 11,467 residing within the city. Residents 55 and over represent approximately 29% of the total community.
Fulton has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has a median per capita income of $19,000. The median household income is $40,000 compared to the average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi. The current unemployment rate is around 5.85% and the median housing price is $124,500, which is higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000.
Fulton has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The city gets very high levels of precipitation each year. Fulton has above average air quality and an exceptionally low rate of crime in comparison to other cities.