There are 18 assisted living facilities serving Pascagoula, Mississippi. This includes 1 facility in Pascagoula and 17 nearby. Assisted living costs in Mississippi range from about $27 to $263 per day, with an average cost running around $97. The per month expense averages around $2,900 and ranges between $800 and $7,875. On a yearly basis, the median cost is about $34,800, which is less than the nationwide average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Pascagoula, Mississippi
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- Pascagoula scores higher than the Mississippi average of 68.
- Pascagoula scores lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (Singing River Hospital).
- There are 8 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Settler's Point Personal Care, Plaza Community Living Center, and Singing River Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- There is a very low number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 75.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 35 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a very high property crime rate.
- The area has a high violent crime rate.
- The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (23% of residents).
- There are 21 golf courses in or around the city, including Shell Landing Golf Club, Mississippi National Golf Club, and Pine Island Golf Club.
- There are 4 parks near the city center, including Shepard State Park, Indian Point RV Resort & Cafe, and Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge.
- There are 67 churches in or near the city, including Sacred Heart Church, St John\'s Episcopal Church, and First Baptist Church.
- There is 1 mall / shopping center within close range of the city.
- There are 27 grocery stores within the city.
- There are no movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 1.68% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.75% 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 $58,502, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $42,213, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $23,421, which is 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 8.38%, which is average compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Pascagoula receives very high levels of rainfall each year.
- Pascagoula has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers.
- This city has above average air quality.
- Pascagoula has an average population density of 698.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Pascagoula have a very short daily commute time.
- Pascagoula has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a very high public school safety rating.
- This city has an average graduation rate of 84.63%.
Pascagoula is a small city in Mississippi. It is located in Jackson County. While the surrounding area includes 120,419 residents, there are 22,335 living within the city itself. Those who are 55 and over comprise approximately 23% of the population.
The SeniorScore™ for Pascagoula is 71. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The median household income is $42,000 compared to the average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi. The current unemployment rate is roughly 8.38% and the median home price is $63,000, which is significantly lower than the state average of $114,000.
Pascagoula has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The area gets very high levels of rainfall annually. Pascagoula has good air quality ratings and a high rate of crime in relation to other American cities.