7. Minnesota
The latest state on the list is Minnesota, which stands pretty high among the healthiest states in the U.S. For those of you who are up to date with the news, this is probably no surprise, but for others who aren’t aware of the fact that here seniors experience fewer health issues, it might be something amazing. And it actually is!
The state’s life expectancy at 65 is 20.3 years longer than the national average, coming in at 85.3 years. Amazing news, indeed! Elderly people in the state are also much less likely than the majority of older Americans to be experiencing financial difficulties, with just 7.6% of Minnesotans in retirement living in poverty, which is dramatically lower than the similar national rate of 9.4%.
Low crime rates in Minnesota also contribute to a higher quality of life. In comparison to other American states, Minnesota’s violent and property crime rates are both lower. That’s amazing, right?
What do you think about these states? Would you consider moving into one of them? Tell us in the comments section down below.
Takeaway
When you say the word “retirement,” you should definitely feel relieved just by hearing it. But given the circumstances, nothing is that easy anymore. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t try to make our lives better. Either you choose to downsize or relocate to another state, but in the end, all that matters is your peace of mind.
I hope this article has managed to brighten up your day and help you decide which path is best for your future. Happy retirement!
You may also want to read: 6 Best and Worst States for Middle-Class Retirees.
Where’d you get your info? Joe Biden’s press secretary? Washington? Come on. Utah? Where most houses are 25 miles apart and the elderly freeze stepping out their doors in December. Minnesota? Where setting fires is a hobby and elderly more likely to be harassed and/attacked by goons of Antifa, etc. New Jersey (well nothing more needs to be said th
an we all already know)
All of those places are too cold for me. Good article.
Very skewed toward the NE and with very little regard for climate. All are ‘winter’ states with the possible exception of DC. I’m 80 years old, retired for 19 years and can’t see myself living in any of those places even though most of my family is in or near one of them. Which of these states do you think would suite those folks who live in the SE, SW or PNW? Why not choose the best state in each of the 5 or 6 regions of our country plus DC
and one at-large state, explain what you are doing, and make this more realistic. And what about AK and HI? There is a great tendency among those on the east coast to forget that they are even a part of our country.
I would not have expected New Jersey to be on a list of “best” for seniors, but it is my place because of its cultural and historic richness in addition to the benefits which our high taxes support- wonderful public spaces, first-class libraries and well-funded public schools which permit even our poorest resident children to learn what is needed for productive lives as adults. Our immediate proximity to Philly and NYC plus day-trip access to Baltimore, DC, and Boston and subsidized public transportation further enrich our lives. Plus there are many major airports to travel the planet. New Jersey is like heaven on earth, even ignoring the many Ivy League schools and major medical facilities which provide us places to do serious research and bump shoulders with academic giants.
In regard to your article on the 7 premium quality of life states for retirees, you had Minnesota as #7. While I do agree with it being a beautiful state and really good medical services, a few things made me leave the state when I retired. 1. Minnesota taxes all forms of income so even though I’m slightly over what is considered the federal poverty level, I would have had to pay income taxes on both social security and my small retirement withdrawals. 2. I could not keep shoveling all that snow every winter and I certainly don’t have the level of income needed to hire someone else to do it for me. 3. With the long winters, snowy and icy roads, it makes it much more difficult to get around in winter months so you become more isolated from others a large portion of the year. 4. With winter months being overcast most of the time; I suffered severely from S.A.D. each winter. That combined with the winter isolation made it too difficult for me to stay there.