There are 17 nursing homes serving Pontotoc, Mississippi. This includes 3 in Pontotoc and 14 nearby. The average daily cost of nursing home care in Mississippi is around $204, with costs ranging between $152 and $276 daily. On a monthly basis, this equates to an average cost of $6,120, with costs ranging from around $4,560 up to $8,280. The average annual cost is $74,460, which is less than the US average of $77,380.
Pontotoc is a small city in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. While the surrounding area includes 1,188,211 residents, there are 19,788 residing within the city limits. 24% of the population are over 55.
Pontotoc has a moderate SeniorScore™ of 64. The city has a median per capita income of $17,000. The mean household income is $38,000 vs an average of $34,000 for the whole of Mississippi. The current unemployment rate is approximately 6.68% and the mean housing price is $132,000, which is relatively higher than the Mississippi average of $114,000.
Pontotoc has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and warm summers. The area receives very high levels of precipitation each year. Pontotoc has above average air quality when compared to similarly-sized cities.