Assisted Living Facilities in Biloxi, Mississippi

CaringScore for Biloxi, MS

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Biloxi was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose assisted living facilities in Biloxi.

A CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.3, Biloxi is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Biloxi. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Biloxi, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Biloxi, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for assisted living facilities. The HealthScore for Biloxi is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 5, Biloxi is on par with the national average for those seeking assisted living facilities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking assisted living facilities. At 233.7 physicians per capita, Biloxi closely matches the national average. Biloxi trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 100.0 percent, with 0, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 21.5. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Biloxi is 74.9 years -- 3.9 percent lower than most of the country. Air quality in Biloxi -- one factor in gauging the healthfulness of a region -- is 74.7 percent below average, and water quality -- another key measure of Biloxi's environmental health -- is 9.1 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Biloxi, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	233.7	220.5
Geriatricians	0	1.3
Cardiologists	8.8	7.7
Oncologists	3.9	3.5
Orthopedists	8.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Biloxi, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Biloxi, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for assisted living facilities. The CostScore for Biloxi is based on data such as the average monthly cost of assisted living facilities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.1, the costs associated with assisted living facilities in Biloxi are generally less expensive than the national average.

The average monthly cost for assisted living facilities in Biloxi is $3,225 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Biloxi is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 17.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Biloxi, MS
Aggregate Index	96
Healthcare Index	90
Housing Index	83
Food Index	101
Utilities Index	102
Transportation Index	99

Assisted Living Facilities Avg Monthly Cost (US$)

LivabilityScore for Biloxi, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for assisted living facilities in Biloxi. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for assisted living facilities. The LivabilityScore for Biloxi is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.8, Biloxi is on par with the national average for assisted living facilities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for assisted living facilities. The sun shines an average of 219 days each year in Biloxi, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 44°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Biloxi than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Biloxi is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $44,930 per year, the population of Biloxi earns a lower than average median household income. Biloxi has an unemployment rate of 10.40 percent, roughly 14.3 percent higher than the national average. And about 12.39 percent of the population in Biloxi is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Biloxi	Nat'l Avg
Parks	0	136.1
Libraries	5.6	18.8
Places of Worship	94.4	220.5
Public Transit	106.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	118.5	97.7
Pharmacies	24.6	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65