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| What Corsicana is like for active adults |
Corsicana is a small college town (Navarro College) about 50 miles south of Dallas. The population is over 26,000 and growing. The downtown supports an active performing arts community with year-round live theater, art exhibits, and music performances in a corner of downtown anchored by the Warehouse Living Arts Center and the Palace Theater. There are some interesting shops and buildings, including an active YMCA. The Collin Street Bakery is a local landmark.
There is at least one active adult community in Corsicana. Home prices in town average just under $100k in mid 2009. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Downtown features the historic State National Bank building. The town strives hard to be a vital and interesting place. Navarro College adds to the fabric of the town. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| Corsicana is a fairly small town. |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| Retirees who want a quiet lifestyle in small town Texas will like it here. |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction, education, health care. Russell Stover is a major employer. |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Corsicana is in southeast central Texas. The average July high temperature is 95 and the average January low is 34. The wettest month is May (5") |
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| Cultural environment |
| The Navarro College Performing Arts Department stages several musical recitals and two staged plays a year at the Dawson Auditorium. There is a multi-plex cinema. The Cook Center is a Planetarium associated with Navarro College. Museums include Pioneer Village. |
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| Medical facilities |
| Navarro Regional Hospital serves Corsicana. |
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Facts about CORSICANA
- State: TX
- Environment: College Town,Small Town,
- City Population: 25,001-50,000
- 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: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: Yes
- State Income Tax: No
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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