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| What Missoula is like for active adults |
Missoula Montana is the second largest city in the state and the home of the University of Montana. It has many parks and various cultural activities. “A River Runs Through It” was set in nearby Blackfoot River. This small but growing town of 67,000 excels at outdoor activities and recreation due to the many rivers and mountains in this part of Montana. The college town environment gives the Missoula plenty of youthful energy. The town is proud to have a number of micro breweries. Photo of downtown Missoula from Caras Park courtesy of Wikipedia and Missoulian.
Missoula is the county seat of Missoula County. Spokane is the nearest city. |
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| Where to Live & Real Estate Values |
| Real estate is more costly than the national average. City-Data.com showed a median home value of about $220,000 in late 2011. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| • Small college town
• Evergreen forests and Mount Baker ski resort
• Great hunting and fly-fishing (Golden Triangle)
• Blue Mountain recreation area
• Montana Snow Bowl
• “A River Runs Through It†was set in nearby Blackfoot River
• Forest Service Smokejumpers base
• Designated as a bicycle friendly town
• No state sales tax |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Property crime is higher than national average, although violent crime is low. It is somewhat remote, and the winters cold. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
College students and alumni generally love living in Missoula. People who crave the mountains and the American west, and who enjoy mountain sports such as skiing and hiking will thrive in Missoula. Some of the people who live here use to be hippies - or maybe they still are.
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| Local economy is driven by |
Education, medical, tourism, National Forest Service, and agriculture drive the economy of Missoula. Montana Craigslist.
The unemployment level is several points below the national average. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Missoula is located in west central Montana in the deep Bitterroot Valley, surrounded by mountains. There are 3 major rivers, the Clark Fork River, the Bitterroot River and the Blackfoot River. Idaho is nearby. The city is located in the center of the large, ancient Glacial Lake Missoula. Missoula Google Map |
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| Restaurants & Cultural Scene |
| • The historic Wilma Theatre hosts the International Wildlife Film Festival. • Missoula Children’s Theatre • Active local music scene • The university hosts many cultural programs • The Lewis and Clark Outdoor Art Gala • The University's School of Visual and Performing Arts puts on 20 to 30 different performances each month • For people looking to take classes there is the he Osher Lifelong Learning Institute |
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The crime rate in Missoula is lower than the national average. |
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| Medical facilities |
| There are more hospital beds per capita than national average in Missoula. The 2 hospitals are Community Medical Center and St. Patrick Hospital. |
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| Transportation |
| Missoula International is about 6 miles with limited service. Glacier Park International is 101 miles. |
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Facts about MISSOULA
- State: MT
- Environment: College Town,Mountain,Outdoor Oriented,Biking Community,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
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- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: Boomer1
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
1. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 2 votes cast)
2. Expense:
Inexpensive to Luxury
2. Rating: 3.5/5 ( 4 votes cast)
3. Taxes:
Inexpensive to Expensive
3. Rating: 4.0/5 ( 3 votes cast)
4. Culture:
None to Cosmopolitan
4. Rating: 3.0/5 ( 4 votes cast)
5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
5. Rating: 4.2/5 ( 5 votes cast)
6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
6. Rating: 2.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
7. Security:
Dangerous to Ft. Knox
7. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 4 votes cast)
8. Medical Facilities:
None to Excellent
8. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 5 votes cast)
9. Political Situation:
Conservative to Liberal
9. Rating: 3.3/5 ( 6 votes cast)
10. Environmental:
Oblivious to Ultra-Green
10. Rating: 3.8/5 ( 4 votes cast)
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