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| What Franklin County is like for active adults |
| Franklin County is located in Northeast Texas, 72 miles southwest of Texarkana and 96 miles northeast of Dallas on Interstate 30. Mount Vernon, the county seat, has been selected a Main Street City because of its historic preservation, museums, a diversified community of gifted artists, and a superb quality of life. Franklin County (population under 10,000) has been designated a certified retirement community by the Texas Department of Agriculture. The county has a growing retirement community around Lake Cypress Springs. The lake has twice been voted the "most beautiful lake" in Texas by D Magazine. It's the best kept secret in Texas! City-Data says the 2008 home value was just over $100,000, Zillow suggests it it was more. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Named a certified retirement community by State of Texas. Awards for most beautiful lake and a "Main Street City" (Mount Vernon) |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It's a small town in Texas. The county is completely dry (no alcohol) so if you like a nip now and again Franklin might not be for you. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Folks looking for an inexpensive and low key retirement lifestyle in Texas might very well like living in Franklin County. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
The average July high temperature is 93 and the average January low is 32. The wettest month is November (5")
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| Cultural environment |
| For big time culture you should head to the big D - Dallas. |
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| Medical facilities |
| The nearest hospital from Mount Vernon is 15 miles away in Mount Pleasant. |
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Facts about FRANKLIN COUNTY
- State: TX
- Environment: Rural,Small Town,
- City Population: Less than 10,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
- Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): Less than $100,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
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1. Overall Retirement Ratings
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4. Culture:
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5.Recreation:
None to Summer camp
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6. Transportation:
Boondocks to World Hub
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Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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9. Political Situation:
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10. Environmental:
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