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The Best Place To Retire In Every State

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Virginia: Winchester city
> Population: 27,897
> 65 and older population: 15.9% (96th of 133 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 257.8 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,006 (73rd highest out of 133 counties)
> Median home value: $244,900
> Largest city: Winchester

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Washington: San Juan County
> Population: 16,788
> 65 and older population: 32.9% (3rd of 39 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 77.8 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,129 (8th highest out of 39 counties)
> Median home value: $488,800
> Largest city: Friday Harbor

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West Virginia: Tucker County
> Population: 6,982
> 65 and older population: 25.3% (2nd of 55 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 43.4 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,109 (15th highest out of 55 counties)
> Median home value: $121,600
> Largest city: Parsons

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Wisconsin: Ozaukee County
> Population: 88,597
> 65 and older population: 19.2% (33rd of 72 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 136.8 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,219 (4th highest out of 72 counties)
> Median home value: $282,500
> Largest city: Mequon

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Wyoming: Sheridan County
> Population: 30,140
> 65 and older population: 20.5% (9th of 23 counties)
> Primary care physicians: 69.5 per 100,000
> Est. monthly living expenses for family of 2: $4,354 (4th highest out of 23 counties)
> Median home value: $272,400
> Largest city: Sheridan

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