Special Report

Best Places to Retire in Every State

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16. Kansas: Harvey County
> Population: 34,683
> 65 and older population: 18.4% (63rd of 105 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 89.0 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $3,864.68 (72nd out of 105 counties)
> Median home value: $120,200

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17. Kentucky: Daviess County
> Population: 99,258
> 65 and older population: 16.2% (73rd of 120 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 56.7 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $3,649.43 (57th out of 120 counties)
> Median home value: $123,200

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18. Louisiana: Jefferson Parish
> Population: 437,038
> 65 and older population: 15.6% (25th of 64 parishes)
> Primary care physicians: 88.5 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,036.27 (19th out of 64 counties)
> Median home value: $176,000

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19. Maine: Cumberland County
> Population: 289,173
> 65 and older population: 16.8% (15th of 16 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 163.4 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,721.10 (1st out of 16 counties)
> Median home value: $259,400

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20. Maryland: Worcester County
> Population: 51,559
> 65 and older population: 26.2% (2nd of 24 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 81.6 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,171.72 (16th out of 24 counties)
> Median home value: $252,100

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