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Lufkin : Texas

What it's Like to Retire in Lufkin

Lufkin, Texas has been selected as one of the first to receive “Texas Certified Retirement Community Certification”. Town officials, which pursued this certification as an innovative form of economic development, viewed the honor "as a verification of Lufkin's quality of life". Nacogdoches County - located 18 miles north of Lufkin - was also honored as one of the first three certified communities. The two communities are part of Texas Forest Country, known as one of the most attractive areas of the southern United States. Lufkin is located in Angelina County

Where to Retire in Lufkin and Home Prices

Lufkin was selected as an all-American City in 2003 and routinely surfaces as an affordable place for active adults 55+ to live. Located near the southeastern tip of Texas, it has a warm climate. There is a strong economic base, many restaurants, and at least 3 private retirement communities for active adults in or near the town. According to City-Data the average price of a home in mid-2013 was just at $120,000.

What is special about Lufkin

Lufkin was the All-America City in 2003. It has the Ellen Trout Zoo; several excellent golf courses, including the Crown Colony Country Club, Lufkin Course, and the Neches Pines Course; the Museum of East Texas; and many large lakes, including Lake Sam Rayburn

What is not special about Lufkin

Hot summers

Who will like retirement in Lufkin

Lufkin is a friendly, dynamic, and enthusiastic community, rated as one of America's best small cities by Life in America's Small Cities. The community, known for its friendly families and quiet neighborhoods is ranked among Texas' seven best small cities because of its quality of life.

Local economy is driven by

This dynamic business community includes Lufkin Industries, Citation Texas Foundries, and Abitibi Consolidated. Lufkin's fast growing facilities attract shoppers from distant communities. The Lufkin Mall, a shopping center featuring dozens of shops and restaurants, is a major destination. Three large convention centers include the Pitser Garrison Civic Center, the Angelina County Exposition Center

Climate and Physical Environment

Lufkin is located in east Texas about 100 miles from Houston.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

The Texas Forestry Museum, one of the few museums of its kind in the country, the Museum of East Texas, and the newly constructed Angelina Center for the Arts Temple Theater provide cultural venues. A gallery of western art, featuring some of the country's leading artists, is found in the Lufkin City Hall. The "Best of Lufkin" awards by the Lufkin Daily News listed The Ellen Trout Zoo as "Best Place for a Family Outing" and "Best Place to take a Date". The Museum of East Texas was voted "Best Museum" and Kit McConnico Park was voted "Best Park". Angelina College is a two-year institution.

Crime

The crime rate is well above average.

Medical facilities

Two major hospitals, Memorial Health System of East Texas and Woodland Heights Medical Center, provide an array of medical facilities, including those for cancer diagnosis and treatments, cardiac care, kidney disease, diabetes treatment, and physical rehabilitation. More than 156 physicians practice in Lufkin. The Lufkin State School is another health care facility.

Transportation

A modern airport, Angelina County Airport, named as Texas' Airport of the Year in 1996, is located beside Highway 59 between Lufkin and Diboll. The Union Pacific Railroad, the Angelina and Neches River Railroad, and the Texas South-Eastern Railroad also help industries meet their transportation needs.

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Facts about LUFKIN

State: TX
Environment: Small-mid Sized City,Golf Community,
City Population: 25,001-50,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 81+
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: 81-90 (low)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: Hoot

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