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Great Places for Retirement Safety
Safety is a concern for everyone but
it is especially important to seniors. These towns rank below the national
average when it comes to crime statistics.
Fort Myers, Florida Beautiful
beaches and casual living are just two of the reasons that Fort
Myers continues to be a leading retirement destination.
Another reason is the low crime rate. In fact, Fort Myers
has one of the lowest crime rates in all of Florida.
On a scale of 100, it ranks a 70. Cost-of-Living:
Meets the
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Whidbey Island, Washington
Rural Whidbey Island has the
distinction of being the longest island in the United States (Long
Island, NY has been ruled a peninsula) and has been a retirement
destination for mariners for over a century. It is about an hour
from Seattle and has three towns, the largest with a population of
15,000; the county seat is a charming seaport of 1,300 people.
Whidbey Island is also one of the safest places to retire in
America. On a scale of 100, it rates a 96 when it comes to safety,
and it has seen a decrease in crime during the last five years.
With 14 crimes per 1,000 residents, it ranks well below the national
average of 50 crimes per 1,000 residents.
Cost-of-Living: Above the
national average
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Brevard, North Carolina
This charming city of 6,000 people
enjoys a moderate four-season climate and is located in a dry county (no
liquor sales), which contributes to Brevard being one of the top cities
for personal safety in the United States. Nestled in the Blue
Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, Brevard offers retirees a
small town atmosphere, friendly neighbors and natural beauty in
addition to a sense of personal safety. With 2.3 crimes per 1,000
residents, Brevard's crime rate is well below the national average.
Cost-of-Living: Below the
national average
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