There are 7 hospice facilities serving Tupelo, Mississippi. This includes 2 facilities in Tupelo and 5 nearby. Hospice care costs in Mississippi range from around $111 to $200 per day, with an average cost running about $153. The monthly cost averages around $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. Yearly, the median cost is around $55,080, which is equal to the national average of $55,080.
Located in Lee County, Tupelo is a small city in Mississippi. It is the 9th biggest city in the state. The surrounding metropolitan area contains 1,188,211 people, but there are 47,156 living in the city limits. About 25% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Tupelo has an above average SeniorScore™ of 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $23,000 and a mean household income is $38,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.56% and the median home price is $87,000, which is less than the state average of $114,000.
Tupelo has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The city receives very heavy amounts of rainfall each year. Tupelo has better than average air quality ratings in comparison to other American cities.