There are 20 independent living communities serving Carl Junction, Missouri. This includes 1 community in Carl Junction and 19 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in Missouri range from $20 to $124, with a mean cost running approximately $46. The monthly cost averages around $1,375 and ranges between $602 and $3,729. Yearly, the median cost is around $16,500, which is less than the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Carl Junction can range from $879 per month to $3,350 per month, with an average cost of around $1,595 per month. This equates to an annual cost of $19,140.
Carl Junction is a small city in Jasper County, Missouri. It is included in the Joplin metropolitan statistical area. The surrounding area includes 133,682 residents, but there are 9,556 within the city itself. The 55-and-over community comprises 22% of the overall population.
Carl Junction has an above average SeniorScore™ of 76. The city has a mean per capita income of $27,000. The average household income is $52,000 compared to the average of $43,000 for the entire state of Missouri. The current unemployment rate is approximately 5.28% and the average home price is $187,500, which is somewhat higher than the Missouri average of $153,000.
Carl Junction has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and temperate summers. The city receives high amounts of rainfall each year. In comparison to similarly-sized cities, Carl Junction has good air quality ratings and a very low crime rate.