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| What Loudon is like for active adults |
Loudon is a small town in eastern Tennessee about 30 minutes from Knoxville and the University of Tennessee. It is the county seat of Loudon County. It is also the home of Tellico Village, one of the larger active adult communities in the country with almost 7,000 residents. Loudon itself has under 5,000 residents and growing. Average age in Loudon is about the national average, about 41 years of age.
This area of Tennessee has become extremely popular with active adults looking for good recreation opportunities and a lower cost of living. The nearby Tellico Dam (created by the TVA and which dammed the Little Tennessee River near the Tennessee River) resulted in a vast recreational area. Median price of homes in Loudon increased rapidly but have fallen back into about the $140's by the end of 2008. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Recreational opportunities, specifically fishing, are suberb in Loudon. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| The snail darter, an endangered species indigenous to this area, became an infamous environmental episode. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who like a relaxed, outdoor lifestyle like it in Loudon. Fishermen and boaters will especially like it. |
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| Tourism and construction are important drivers of the Loudon economy. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Located in eastern Tennessee about 30 miles from Knoxville. The Little Tennessee enters the Tennessee River near here. The terrain can be very hilly. |
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| Cultural environment |
| For culture Knoxville and the University of Tennessee are the top draws. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Fort Sanders Loudon Medical Center is in Loudon, other facilities are nearby. |
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| Transportation |
| The Knoxville Airport is about 30 minutes. |
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Facts about LOUDON
- State: TN
- Environment: Suburban,Mountains,Lake,
- City Population: 10,000-25,000
- Median age of Population: 45-64
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: Rob Sassano
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