Louisville : Kentucky

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What Louisville is like for active adults
Louisville is a mid-sized city of over 260,000 on the Ohio River.  It is the largest city in the State of Kentucky and justly proud to be the home of the Kentucky Derby. Louisville combines the cultures of the south and the midwest, so you know it is a friendly place. The downtown is a mixture of historical buildings and modern skyscrapers.  There are 22 parks in town and many cultural attractions and festivals. The more you read about Louisville the more interesting it becomes.  Wikipedia states that Louisville is one of the safest small cities in the U.S.

The cost of living is about 85 vs the national average of 100. Home prices have been remarkably stable in 2007-2008, with the median price being about $136,000 in late 2008. Retirees looking for a friendly and low cost place to retire are considering Louisville and the surrounding area.
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What is special about this retirement community
Historic downtown with many modern buildings.  22 parks, including several designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmstead. It is a low-cost place to live with vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities.
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Local economy is driven by
Tourism, construction, business, bourbon (Brown-Forman), health care(Humana)
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Climate and Physical Environment
Louisville is located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio River. It is on the northern border of the humid sub-tropical zone.
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Cultural environment
The Humana Festival of New American Plays presents new plays in a 6 week series. Kentucky Shakespeare Festival.  Museum Row. The Kentucky Derby and many surrounding events. n internationally acclaimed new-play festival that lasts approximately six weeks.
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Valuable Links
Wikipedia entry for Louisville
Kentucky retirement guide
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Facts about LOUISVILLE
  • State: KY
  • Environment: Urban,College Town,
  • City Population: 100,001+
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: 111-120 (high)
  • Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
  • Culture Index: 111-120 (high)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer1

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