Independent Living Communities in Jackson, Mississippi

CaringScore for Jackson, MS

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Jackson 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 independent living communities in Jackson.

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 5.9, Jackson rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

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

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Jackson, MS

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jackson, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Jackson 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 6.5, Jackson rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 321.5 physicians per capita, Jackson scores 45.8 percent better than the national average. Jackson trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 38.5 percent, with 0.8, and scores 80.0 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 35.1. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Jackson is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Jackson is 75.3 years -- 3.3 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Jackson's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Jackson, MS	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	321.5	220.5
Geriatricians	0.8	1.3
Cardiologists	15.9	7.7
Oncologists	8.6	3.5
Orthopedists	9.8	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Jackson, MS

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jackson, 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 independent living communities. The CostScore for Jackson is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Jackson are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Jackson. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Jackson to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Jackson indexes at 16.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 4.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 47.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Jackson, MS
Aggregate Index	84
Healthcare Index	96
Housing Index	53
Food Index	89
Utilities Index	122
Transportation Index	95

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Jackson, MS

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Jackson. 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 independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Jackson is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Jackson rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 211 days each year in Jackson, 2.9 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 37°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Jackson than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 93°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Jackson is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 125.0 percent higher than average. At $33,631 per year, the population of Jackson earns a lower than average median household income. Jackson has an unemployment rate of 9.80 percent, roughly 7.7 percent higher than the national average. And about 11.02 percent of the population in Jackson is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 16.3 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Jackson	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	0.4	136.1
Libraries	6.1	18.8
Places of Worship	87.3	220.5
Public Transit	31.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	105.3	97.7
Pharmacies	17.4	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65