There are 4 home care agencies in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In home care costs in Mississippi range from around $104 to $224 daily, with an average expense running about $136. The per month cost averages roughly $4,080 and ranges between $3,120 and $6,720. Annually, the median cost is about $38,621, which is less than the US average of $45,188.
The cost for in-home care in Hattiesburg, MS generally ranges from as little as $16 per hour up to $16 per hour. The median cost is around $16 per hour, or around $36,608 annually.
Located within Forrest County, Hattiesburg is a mid-size city in Mississippi. With 110,384 residents in the encompassing metropolitan area and 82,617 residing within the city limits, it is the 3rd biggest city in the state. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes approximately 20% of the total population.
Hattiesburg has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city's average household income is $38,000 ($24,000 on a per capita basis), compared to the average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi. The average home price in Hattiesburg is $69,000, which is lower than the state average of $114,000. Hattiesburg also has a high unemployment rate of roughly 9.14%.
Hattiesburg has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area gets very heavy levels of rain each year. Hattiesburg has an average crime rate and below average air quality ratings in relation to other cities.