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| What Eufaula is like for active adults |
Eufaula Alabama was founded as a center of trade due to its presence on the Chattahoochee River and its rich soil. Prior to the civil war it was the major shipping and commercial center of the region. The legacy of that period is its 700 structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including its classic Carnegie Library with colonial balcony. Many of these are beautiful historic homes in the ante-bellum and Victorian styles.
Nearest cities to Eufaula (about 50 miles) are Dothan, AL and Columbus, GA. The town is located in Barbour County, and has just under 15,000 residents.
It is a beautiful place to retire to. Most active adults who move here live in a restored historic house; there are no active adult communities here – yet. Housing tends to be inexpensive. Alabama's tax structure is very favorable to retirees, who are being courted by the state. Property taxes on a $200,000 would be less than $2000 per year. - there are some homestead exemptions and other tax breaks for seniors. A review of data on Yahoo Real Estate in the spring of 2007 found 35 homes for sale in classified ads with a median price of $219,000. Homes are available in the $100's, as well as higher.
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| What is special about this community |
| • Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge • Antebellum homes including the Shorter Mansion • 700 structures on the National Register of Historic Places • Lake Walter F. George (Lake Eufaula – the Bass Fishing Capital of the World) • It is a "Certified Audubon Sustainable Community" • Mild climate • The Eufaula Pilgrimage (annual historic tour) • Eufaula Community Center (swimming pool, meeting rooms) |
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| What is not special about this community |
| • Limited restaurants, medical facilities, and no movie theatre • Hot, humid summers |
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| What kinds of people like living here |
Eufaula is succeeding in attracting retirees who want to live in a small and historic town.
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| Physical environment |
Eufaula is sited along the high bluffs of the Chattahoochee River on Alabama’s Georgia border. See link to Google Map at top of page
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| Cultural environment |
| Eufaula is has many significant events throughout the year including the Art Show and Garden Tour that are part of the annual Pilgrimage home tour and festival. Wallace Community College offers limited classes. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Lakeview Community Hospital |
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| Transportation |
| Dothan (AL) Regional and Columbus (GA) Airports are each about 45 miles |
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Active Adult Communities in Eufaula |
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| Eufaula Active Communities |
| Facts about EUFAULA | | State | : AL | | Environment | : Small Town, | | City Population | : 10,000-25,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 41-60 | | Median HH Income | : 20,001-40,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : <80 (Very low) | | Culture Index | : 81-90 (low) | | State Sales Tax | : Yes | | State Income Tax | : Yes | | Name of the Guide | : |
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Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 1.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 1.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 6 votes cast)
Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 2.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 1.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 2.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
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