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One of twenty certified retirement
communities in the state, Madison is nationally ranked by David Savageau’s
Retirement Places Rated as one of the best locations in the
country. The Madison schools are also rated at the highest level of
academic performance in the state. Unlimited recreational activities, a
mild climate, great neighborhoods and warm, friendly people are the
reasons Madison has been named Mississippi’s Most Livable City and
designated as a "model city in the Southeast" by Southern
Living Magazine.
It doesn’t get much better! Join in
sharing our hometown spirit! Welcome to Madison—your passport to the
best the world has to offer.
For a free in-depth guide on Madison, the
City, just fill in the following information and mail to: Madison the City Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 544, Madison, MS 39130-0544 or call us at 1-800-824-2833.
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MAKING MADISON HOME
The Details
Madison is a model of carefully planned
neighborhoods with economic, recreational and cultural opportunities. The
city’s superior quality of life helped Madison become one of the first
cities in Mississippi to receive state certification as a retirement
community. Mississippi is the only state that formally ranks its cities
according to their desirability
as retirement locations. The stringent
certification process evaluated Madison’s residential developments, cost
of living and safety records, as well as the availability of medical
services, adult education programs, shopping, recreation, and cultural
opportunities.
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why you’ll enjoy retiring in Madison. Low Cost of
Living/Low Taxes -- The cost of living in Mississippi is below the
national average, meaning your income will go further in Madison. There is
no state income tax on retirement income.
Location --
Everything you need is here - shopping, churches, activities, plus
small-town flavor nestled close to amenities of metropolitan areas. Drive
ten minutes to Jackson, the state capital, drive less than three hours to
New Orleans, Memphis or Mobile, or hop a jet just 20-minute away at
Jackson International Airport.
Renowned Healthcare Facilities -- Six major
hospitals, offering advanced medical technology are located in the metro
area.
The Caboose Society -- An organization
dedicated to providing educational and entertaining activities, as well as
opportunities for community service for senior citizens.
Recreational opportunities -- Choose to
participate in a variety of activities offered through either city services,
state facilities or fee-based clubs including, swimming, boating, tennis,
golf, walking trails, fishing and nature trails.
Continuing Education -- With five four-year
universities and 2 two-year community colleges in the metro area, there are
numerous adult and community enrichment programs available.
Cultural Events, Fine Arts, and Historical
Sites -- From international ballet competition, to art shows, to reenactment
of Civil War battles, there are virtually year-round opportunities to enjoy
artistic performances or visit historical sites.
Housing -- Upscale community, yet housing the resale value of homes is the
highest in the state.
Climate -- Moderate, with long, humid
summers and short, mild winters. Mean temperature is a comfortable 65.3
Crime -- Among the lowest crime rates in
the nation
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