BusinessOctober 12, 2021
Best Missouri counties for spending golden years
According to www.Stacker.com, when it comes to most desirable retirement locations, Cape Girardeau County ranks 24th out of Missouri's 114 counties. Factors analyzed included cost of living, government services, health care facilities, weather and overall climate, crime rate, outdoor recreational facilities, eating establishments and cultural and entertainment opportunities...
According to www.Stacker.com, when it comes to most desirable retirement locations, Cape Girardeau County ranks 24th out of Missouri's 114 counties.
Factors analyzed included cost of living, government services, health care facilities, weather and overall climate, crime rate, outdoor recreational facilities, eating establishments and cultural and entertainment opportunities.
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The website, in setting Show Me State rankings, noted Cape Girardeau County's median home value of $160,500; median rent of $808; median household income of $53,732 — adding 65% of county residents own their homes.
Stacker said the No. 1 county for retirement in the state is Camden County in the Lake of the Ozarks region of Missouri.
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