Indian Springs Village maintains a rural environment that makes it particularly calm and peaceful for retirees. From Oak Mountain State Park to the local garden club, it's clear that town officials' efforts to protect Indian Springs Village, which is south of Birmingham, Alabama, from commercialization and keeping a "nature-focused atmosphere" is working.
In Soldotna, Alaska, retirees will hardly feel out of place: 17.3% of residents are over the age of 65. Additionally, its position on the Kenai Peninsula means there's a wealth of outdoor activities to keep residents busy.
Bella Vista's name means "beautiful view" in Spanish, and there's no doubt that's true: the town in northwest Arkansas is surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, with creeks, waterfalls, forests, and lakes plentiful. Bella Vista also has a robust artistic culture, including the Wishing Spring Gallery, stocked with the works of dozens of local artists.
Rehoboth Beach, a city that's north of Ocean City, Delaware, offers a mile-long stretch of beach for residents to enjoy along the Atlantic coast. Through Reach Out Rehoboth, the city makes an effort to listen to citizens' requests and continually improve, including finding solutions for traffic and upgrading stormwater drains.
Rio's relatively small scale may attract retirees who want to make the popular jump to Florida, but also want to avoid the hustle and bustle of the larger cities. Most businesses in the town north of Palm Beach, Florida, are privately owned, and with a population of only 1,373, that means residents won't have to struggle for space at one of the nearby beaches or sand dunes.
Avondale Estates was ranked the #1 place to retire in Georgia, and it's not hard to see why. Besides peaceful greenery and its close proximity to Atlanta, the quiet town has its own art district and community of artists.
It's not hard to see why Wailea, Hawai'i, is a hotspot for retirees: the area in South Maui is filled with pristine beaches, sunshine, and peaceful quiet. It won't be hard to find a community when 31% of the population in Wailea is 65 or older.