Lake keowee : South carolina

Lake Keowee retirement communities
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What Lake Keowee is like for active adults
Lake Keowee is a very large reservoir in north-central South Carolina, just west of Greenville. It is not a town but a region. Keoweek Creek and some surrounding territory was inundated when the reservoir was created. The area is sparsely populated but becoming a hot development spot for active adult/55+ communities, as well as an area for second homes.  Some of the towns in the area include Seneca, Walhalla, Liberty, Six Mile, Keowee, and Clemson.  Lake Keowee is immediately south of Sumter National Forest.

One of the nicest things about Lake Keowee and surrounding towns is the proximity of Clemson and Clemson University, which is just a few miles away.

The value of homes depends on size, condition, and proximity to the lake. Prices can range from just over $100,000 in some of the small towns to well into the $200's near the lake, and even much more in some of the upscale developments in the region.
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What is special about this retirement community
Lake Keowee is a beautiful, relatively unspoiled area with plenty of water and parks for recreation.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Lake Keowee is used as cooling water for three nuclear reactors which are located in the region.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
People who want to retire in a rural spot by a lake will like Lake Keowee.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism and construction are the keys to the region's economy.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Located in north central South Carolina, west of Greenville. Lake Keowee is a reservoir created by damming the Little River and the Keowee River. The outflow is a tributary of the Savannah River.
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Cultural environment
There is not a lot of cultural infrastructure since this is a resort area. But Clemson University and its cultural resources is located within 20 miles of most places on the lake.
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Medical facilities
Most of the small towns in the area have some type of medical facilities. Nearby Clemson and just a bit farther Greenville have every type of medical resource.
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Transportation
Clemson has Amtrak service. Greenville-Spartansburg Airport has convenient service.
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Facts about LAKE KEOWEE
  • State: SC
  • Environment: Rural,Lake,
  • City Population: 25,001-50,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • 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: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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