Where do you plan to go when you retire? If you’re retired already, are you happy you chose Montana? Recently, WalletHub released a ranking, based on quite a few factors, of the best and the worst places in the U.S.A. to retire. Montana came in 12th on the list, which is pretty fantastic… but if you already live here, you know it should be number one. Either way, the Treasure State is the perfect place to spend your golden years.
The WalletHub report utilized statistics from 47 key factors in retirement-friendliness.
Jackie Driggers / Montana Nature Lovers Facebook The analysis examined affordability, health-related factors, and overall quality of life.
If you’ve never spend time enjoying the great outdoors in Montana, you can attest to the quality of life here.
Miroslav Volek / Flickr And indeed, the state’s quality of life score contributed to its high ranking (it ranked 15 out of 50).
Montana’s rich and varied terrain is one of the most incredible things about it…
Bernd Thaller / Flickr
…in fact, the scenery is so diverse, you can cruise the length of one highway and see all kinds of different landscapes.
Michael Wong / Flickr Whether you prefer plains, mountains, rural life, or urban dwellings, you’ll find it here.
Montana’s affordability isn’t what it used to be, but it still ranked above average, coming in at number 20.
Tracy Hunter / Flickr And if you don’t mind living in a sleepy little town, you can still get a great deal on a home. If you have a bit more to spend, Livingston, Kallispell, and Hamilton are delightful.
Healthcare is also a priority for people of retirement age – and while that area was Montana’s lowest score, the state still ranked fairly well at 28.
Micah Sheldon / Flickr If you’re considering retiring in Montana and have health concerns, the more populated cities tend to have the most options.
No matter what the statistics say, people who retire in Montana tend to be incredibly happy they did so.
Deano Studios / Facebook It’s pretty tough not to love your life when it looks like this.
Do you agree with Montana’s ranking, or do you think it should be higher? Either way, it’s safe to say that the Treasure State is an amazing place to settle down.
Jackie Driggers / Montana Nature Lovers Facebook
The analysis examined affordability, health-related factors, and overall quality of life.
Miroslav Volek / Flickr
And indeed, the state’s quality of life score contributed to its high ranking (it ranked 15 out of 50).
Bernd Thaller / Flickr
Michael Wong / Flickr
Whether you prefer plains, mountains, rural life, or urban dwellings, you’ll find it here.
Tracy Hunter / Flickr
And if you don’t mind living in a sleepy little town, you can still get a great deal on a home. If you have a bit more to spend, Livingston, Kallispell, and Hamilton are delightful.
Micah Sheldon / Flickr
If you’re considering retiring in Montana and have health concerns, the more populated cities tend to have the most options.
Deano Studios / Facebook
It’s pretty tough not to love your life when it looks like this.
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