Danville named a top retirement destination

Danville is one of eight cities profiled in a feature titled “8 Great Small Towns” in the March/April 2015 issue, available nationwide on Feb. 17, 2015.

Where to Retire Editor Annette Fuller said these eight cities, including Danville, appeal to retirees who want to settle into a slower pace, avoiding crowds and traffic. “These smaller communities offer a laid-back lifestyle with less time constraints, a lower cost of living and even the opportunity to walk to your destination – no cars necessary. There’s no skimping on the basics of daily life, and they have a natural beauty that can’t be found in larger cities. Each of our towns presents its own personality through a variety of events, festivals, classes, concerts and art exhibitions. Knowing your neighbors and a little small-town politeness also go a long way,” Fuller said.

Each year, 700,000 Americans relocate to new towns to retire. Generally, relocating retirees are healthier, better educated and more affluent than those who choose to not relocate. They bring significant economic benefits to their new states and hometowns. Nationally, two dozen states and hundreds of towns seek to attract retirees as a source of economic development.

Where to Retire magazine, launched in 1992 with the goal of helping its readers find the ideal place to retire, is published six times a year. The magazine covers the best retirement regions, towns and master-planned communities, and has a national circulation of 200,000. The magazine is sold on various newsstands and at Barnes & Noble bookstores.

8 Great Small Towns featured: Danville, KY; Mount Dora, FL; Madison, GA; Northport, AL; Columbus, MS; Rockport, TX; Helena, MT; Moscow, ID.