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Virginia scored very well for its low crime rate, and reasonably well on every other criterion except life expectancy.
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10th Best State,... Warm weather and a solid economy have helped make Texas enticing to seniors.
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10th Best State,... Its economic woes are well-known, and worth considering, but life expectancies are also among the best in the nation.
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9th Best State, ... The cold climate might keep seniors away but those that are here have one of the highest average life expectancies in the nation.
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7th Best State, ... MoneyRates notes that this southwestern state has been attracting seniors at a rapid rate, but as with Florida, you'll want to pick your location with care. New Mexico's overall crime rate is one of the 10 worst in the nation.
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7th Best State, ... The state best-known for attracting retirees, Florida ranks first for climate and second for life expectancy among seniors but verall crime rate is among the highest in the nation.
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6th Best State, ... Don't let the cool temperatures sway you, Colorado's other attractions for seniors more than offset that. Only three states have seen faster growth in their senior populations, which is helped by the fact that seniors in Colorado tend to live for a long time, MoneyRates says.
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5th Best State, ... Virginia scored very well for its low crime rate, and reasonably well on every other criterion except life expectancy.
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4th Best State, ... Life expectancy in Arizona for 65-year-olds is third-highest in the nation. Choose your neighborhood wise though because crime in the state is on the high side.
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3th Best State, ... Not the place to go if you want a tropical climate, but Utah was one of the top states overall for economic factors.
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2nd Best State, ... This may be one of the surprises on the list, but Idaho combines a low crime rate with a good economy, MoneyRates says. Only two states boast faster-growing senior populations than Idaho.
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Best State For R... Seniors in Hawaii live longer past the age of 65 than in any other state in the nation, according to MoneyRate. The pleasant climate might help. The downside: Hawaii also has the highest cost of living in the U.S.
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