There are 20 memory care communities serving Mount Vernon, Missouri. This includes 2 communities in Mount Vernon and 18 nearby. The average daily cost of dementia care in Missouri is about $121, with costs ranging between $53 and $328 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to a mean expense of $3,625, with costs ranging from about $1,587 up to $9,831. The average annual cost is $43,500, which is under the nationwide average of $60,900.
Mount Vernon is a small city in Lawrence County, Missouri. While the city is home to 8,494 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area includes a populace of 1,069,475. Those over the age of 55 represent about 31% of the total community.
Mount Vernon has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 68. The city has an average per capita income of $22,000 and an average household income is $42,000 (the Missouri state average is $43,000). The average housing price in Mount Vernon is $150,000, which is lower than the Missouri average of $153,000. Mount Vernon also has a high unemployment rate of around 9.91%.
Mount Vernon has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers. The area gets high levels of precipitation each year. In comparison to other American cities, Mount Vernon has a higher than average rate of crime and moderate air quality ratings.