There are 8 assisted living facilities near Mamou, Louisiana. The costs per day for assisted living in Louisiana range from $68 up to $192, with a mean cost running around $105. The per month cost averages roughly $3,156 and ranges between $2,050 and $5,760. Annually, the median cost is about $37,875, which is under the US average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Mamou, Louisiana
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- Mamou scores lower than the Louisiana average of 72.
- Mamou scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is an average number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There are 3 hospitals within close range of the city, including Savoy Medical Center, Acadian Medical Center, and Eunice Community Medical Ctr.
- There are 6 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Savoy Care Center, Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitative Center, and Eunice Manor.
- There is a high 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 75.7, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 44 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has an average property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (25% of residents).
- There are 8 golf courses in or around the city, including Eunice Country Club, Ville Platte Golf & Country Club, and RiceWood Country Club.
- There are 3 parks near the city center, including Lakeview Park & Beach, Cajun Prairie Gardens, and Cajun Campground.
- There are 9 churches in or near the city, including New Hope Fellowship Church, First Baptist Church, and New Zion Baptist Church.
- There are 4 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 22 grocery stores within the city.
- There is 1 movie theatre in or near the city.
- There are 2 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 0.44% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.26% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.88%, which is significantly higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Louisiana has an average state income tax of 2.68%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $40,296, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $26,083, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,778, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $37,200 per year, which are low compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $60,225 per year, which are very low compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $18,200 per year, which are average compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $30,888 annually, which are very low compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 8.19%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Mamou receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Mamou has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has very poor air quality.
- Mamou has a very sparse population density of 48.5 people per square mile.
- Residents of Mamou have a long daily commute time.
- Mamou has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 65.67%.
Mamou is a small city in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. Though the encompassing metropolitan area has 857,825 people, there are 5,582 residing within the city limits. The 55+ community currently constitutes around 25% of the total population.
Mamou has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 66. The city has an average per capita income of $17,000 and an average household income is $26,000 (the Louisiana state average is $41,000). The median housing price in Mamou is $85,500, which is much lower than the state average of $141,000. Mamou has a moderate unemployment rate of around 8.19%.
Mamou has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area receives very heavy amounts of precipitation annually. In comparison to other cities, Mamou has very low air quality and a higher than average rate of crime.