Bismarck : North dakota

What Bismarck is like for active adults
Bismarck is the capital city of North Dakota and the state's second largest city. The population is over 55,000. The city is located in south-central North Dakota on the Missouri River. The capitol campus is one of the city's largest attractions and also the principle employer.  There are several public and private colleges in town, the largest of which is the University of Mary.

Outdoor recreation is a big draw for people who retire to Bismarck. Summers are beautiful and dry and winters are cold and long. Median sales price of a home in Bismarck in the 4th Quarter of 2007 was $144,000 - up 14% from the previous year.  There are active adult and retirement communities to choose from in and around Bismarck.
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What is special about this retirement community
Several outstanding Art Deco buildings in the capitol, as well as a cathedral.  Great parks and recreational opportunities for people who choose retirement communities here
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Climate and Physical Environment
Bismarck is on the Missouri River in south central North Dakota.  The climate is that somewhere between the Great Plains and the Great Lakes
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Cultural environment
Belle Mehus Auditorium in downtown Bismarck is a center for the arts in the metropolitan area and where the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra holds their performances.  There are also art galleries. The University of Mary and other colleges offer cultural opportunities
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Facts about BISMARCK
  • State: ND
  • Environment: Urban,College Town,
  • City Population: 50,001-100,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 0 -20
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer

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