Retirement / Relocation Data

General Climate

General climate: All four seasons with an annual average temperature of 56°

Average winter temperature: 31°

Characteristics: Average High 40° – Average Low 23°

Average summer temperature: 72°

Characteristics: Average High 82° – Average Low 61°

Annual rainfall: 47” Most rainy months: April and October

Annual snowfall: 13” Most snowy months: February and March

 

 

Housing Availability and Costs

Are there existing single-family houses for sale? Yes Average cost of 3 BR: $163,000.00

Are there houses for rent? Yes Rental cost for 3BR: $350.00 – $600.00

Are there apartments available for rent? Yes Rental cost for 3 BR apt.: $350.00 – $500.00

Are there condominiums for sale? Yes Adult-only apartments? Yes

Are there planned retirement communities/resorts? None

Are there golf courses homes/lots for sale? Yes

Are there retirement subdivisions? No

Are there home builders available? Yes

Are there lots for new home construction for sale? Yes

List major retirement developments: Lone Mountain Shores, Woodlake Golf Community

Rock Harbor, Briarcliffe and others in the process of development

 

 

 

Health Aspects and Facilities

Are there water or air quality problems? None

Does sewerage seem adequate, with few or no septic tanks? Sewer in City, Septic in outlying areas.

How many community hospitals? One How many beds? 85

Are there any specialized medical facilities? Yes

If so, what types? Cancer treatment and future cardiac rehabilitation center

How many regional hospitals within 45 minutes? Four

Is there emergency medical care available? Yes What type? 24 hr. ER & class A EMS

What is the average response time? 8-15 minutes depending on how far out

Is there special equipment for emergency care? Yes, class A

Are helicopter services available? Yes

Is home health care available? Yes

How many doctors accepting new patients? 20

Is there a physician on call at all times? Yes

How many dentists are accepting patients? 9 How many pharmacies? 8

How many health spas or exercise facilities? 2

 

 

Money Matters

What are property tax rates (state and local)? 2.61 per $100.00 value

Sales tax rates (state and local)? 7% Cost of living index? 77.3

Describe the retail offerings:

Groceries, Building Supplies, Hardware, Furniture, Appliances, Convenience Stores, Package Stores,

 

 

What retail items are not available?

Specialty Foods, No large chain restaurants, no malls

 

Distance to nearest major shopping mall? 12 miles Distance to regional airport? 45 miles

Can you buy locally grown produce and meats? Yes

How many local banks? 5 How many accountants? 3

How many financial planners? 5 How many brokerage houses? None

Are gas and electricity both available? Yes Are the rates reasonable? Yes

Is there broadband Internet service available? Yes Are cable services offered? Yes

Are there part-time jobs available? Yes

If so, list what types: Retail, hospital, general labor, factory work

Employment agencies specializing in finding jobs for retirees? Yes

Reputable handymen available? Yes

Lawn care/landscaping services available? Yes

 

 

Leisure-Time Activities

How many libraries? 2 How many art galleries? None How many museums? Two

How many movie screens? None in Claiborne County Four within 12 miles

How many restaurants? 23 How many serve alcoholic beverages? 3

Is there a community theatre? Yes What other types of performing arts? LMU

Is there an active local historical society? Yes Arts society? Under development

List local festivals and celebrations:

Civil War Reenactment

Living Encampment

Christmas with the Lincolns

County Fair

Literary Festival

 

List any ethnic celebrations: Black History Month

How many houses of worship? 150 List religious affiliations not found: Jewish

How many bowling lanes? 1 Volunteer centers? Yes Senior Centers? Yes

How many Civic Organizations? 19 Dance clubs? 1

What type of volunteer opportunities are available? Hospital, nursing home, habitat, Red Cross, C.E.A.S.E., Kiwanis, Lions Club

How many parks? 1 National Historical Park & 3 City Parks Walking trails? 5

How many swimming pools? 2

How many public golf courses? 1 How many private golf courses? None

Distance to nearest fishing? County wide some in walking distance

Type of fish caught? Bass, Walleye, Crappie, Blue Gill, Catfish, Rock Fish

Nearest hunting property? 15 miles, Chuck Swan Wildlife Management Area

List major scenic attractions:

Norris Lake

Woodlake Golf Club

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Historic Town of Cumberland Gap

Abraham Lincoln Library & Museum

Speedwell Academy

How many colleges or universities with classes available to seniors? 2

How many adult education courses or classes are available locally? Several

List types of classes available: The Arts. Languages, Computer Courses

 

Special Services for Retirees

Special transportation services (dial-a-ride, discounts, or other services for banking, shopping,
and so on)? Yes, ETHRA

How many local travel agencies? 1

Are there special property tax exemptions for seniors? No

Personal tax exemptions? No Housing or homestead exemptions? No

Discounts for retirees (entertainment, medicines, food, personal items, and so forth)? Yes

 

 

Community Environment

What is the violent crime rate? 1 in 70,000 What is the property crime rate? Less than 1/10%

Are roads in good condition? Yes Is litter disposed of properly? Yes

Is the community aesthetically attractive? Yes

Is there an active chamber of commerce? Yes

Is local government financially stable? Yes

Are fire services available? Yes Volunteer? Yes What is the fire rating? Varies

Are citizens accepting of new retirees? Yes

Is there a Retirement Development Council/Committee? Yes

Are they actively recruiting retirees? Yes

Do they have specific literature for attracting retirees? Brochure and Website

 

What is unique or special about this community that makes it especially appealing to retirees?

Climate

Cost of Living

Safety

Lakes, Mountains and surrounding area

National Parks

 

 

Is there anything else that retirees would find useful in knowing about this community?

Great place for active seniors, parks, lakes and centrally located to many area attractions

 

 

 

 

List the major strengths for retirees in this community:

Safety

Sense of Community

Affordability

 

List things the community could consider enhancing to make them more attractive to retirees:

More Retail Stores

Restaurants