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| What Kingsport is like for active adults |
Kingsport is a town in northeastern Tennessee near the Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia borders. it is home to the branch campuses of 3 universities or technical schools. It is part of the tri-cities region of Tennessee/Virginia Mountain area.
Kingsport is popular with retirees for a variety of reasons. The climate is mild in summer due to its proximity to the mountains. Tennessee is a low-cost, low-tax state. And the mountains provide many recreational opportunities.
The average price of a home in Kingsport was just over $100,000 in early 2008. There are a number of active adult communities catering to the many baby boomers expected to move to this area. |
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| Kingsport boasts two major hospital systems, Wellmont Health Systems and Mountain States Health Alliance. The city has a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Thompson Top 100 Heart Hospital. If you're looking for excellent health care from general practice to any specialty, we have it here. |
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Facts about KINGSPORT
- State: TN
- Environment: College Town,Mountains,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: admin
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4. Culture:
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Boondocks to World Hub
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Dangerous to Ft. Knox
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