Cherokee village : Arkansas

What Cherokee Village is like for active adults

Cherokee Village is an affordable15,000 acre resort and retirement community located in the natural beauty of an Ozark forest. Amenities include two 18-hole golf courses, 6 swimming pools, a private beach, tennis courts, recreation centers, fitness center, senior center, horseshoe pits, two nature trails, and seven lakes for boating or fishing. A vibrant community, Cherokee VIllage has over 100 clubs and service organizations, 24 churches.

Average home prices are in the $80's, a few sold for less than that in 2009.

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What is special about this retirement community

Cherokee Village is a fully developed community with all of the amenities and clubs you would expect. Prices are very reasonable and the scenery of the Ozarks is especially beautiful.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Many posts have discussed the isolation of the community - how far it is from a large town and the fact that northerners don't always feel welcome. Others have complained about aggressive enforcement of rules by the Home Owners Association.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Retirees on a budget will find great living here and many activities to participate in. Those from the south might feel more naturally at home than those from outside the region.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism and retirement

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Climate and Physical Environment

Cherokee Village is in the Ozarks in north central Arkansas. Average January temperature is in the 30's.

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Cultural environment

Culture revolves around the clubs and activities within this active adult community

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Medical facilities

Fulton County Hospital is the nearest hospital, about 12 miles away in Salem.

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Transportation

Cherokee Village is remote. The nearest big city is Springfield Mo.

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Valuable Links

Villager Journal (local newspaper)
Wikipedia page on Cherokee Village
Arkansas retirement guide
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Facts about CHEROKEE VILLAGE

State: AR
Environment: Suburban,Lake,
City Population: 25,001-50,000
Median age of Population: 65+
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: <80 (Very low)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: Yes
Name of the Guide: boomer1

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