There are 6 independent living communities serving Meridian, Mississippi. This includes 3 communities in Meridian and 3 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Mississippi is approximately $53, with costs ranging between $15 and $144 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $1,595, with costs ranging from about $440 up to $4,331. The median annual cost is $19,140, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Meridian is a mid-size city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It is the 5th largest city in the state. Though the city contains 67,084 people, the surrounding metro area includes a total population of 1,188,211. Those who are over 55 make up 26% of the community.
Meridian has an above average SeniorScore™ of 71. The city has an average per capita income of $21,000 and an average household income is $36,000 (the Mississippi state average is $34,000). The average housing price in Meridian is $61,500, which is much lower than the state average of $114,000. The city also has a high unemployment rate of about 11.95%.
Meridian has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very balmy summers. The city gets very large amounts of rainfall annually. In relation to other cities in the United States, Meridian has a higher than average rate of crime and very good air quality ratings.