When planning for retirement, location is one of the most critical factors to consider.
Scores on a scale of 0 to 100.
See references at the end for all sources that contributed to the proprietary calculation of these scores.
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Low scores indicate areas where retirees may face challenges with accessibility, amenities, or quality of life factors.
High scores suggest locations better suited to meet the unique needs of the retirement phase of life.
Loxley
Loxley is located in Baldwin County in the southwestern region of Alabama.
Munford
Munford is situated in Talladega County in east-central Alabama.
This small town offers minimal retirement amenities and services, leading to its low ranking.
Marbury
Marbury is located in Autauga County in central Alabama.
The town has a surprisingly high score for urban sophistication despite its overall low retirement rating.
Powell
Powell is situated in DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama near the Georgia state line.
This rural community struggles with retirement-friendly infrastructure and amenities.
The median home price in Powell is approximately $125,000, making it affordable but lacking in retirement-specific resources.
Fairfield
Fairfield is located in Jefferson County, just west of Birmingham in central Alabama.
Despite its proximity to Alabamas largest city, Fairfield faces numerous challenges for retirees, including declining infrastructure.
Bayou La Batre
Bayou La Batre is situated on the Gulf Coast in Mobile County, southern Alabama.
Billingsley
Billingsley is located in Autauga County in central Alabama.
This small rural community offers very little in terms of retirement amenities and services.
Geraldine
Geraldine is situated in DeKalb County in northeastern Alabama.
This small mountain town offers scenic views but lacks many retirement necessities.
Parrish
Parrish is located in Walker County in north-central Alabama.
This former mining town has struggled economically, affecting its retirement infrastructure.
East Brewton
East Brewton is situated in Escambia County in southern Alabama.
This small town adjacent to Brewton offers minimal retirement amenities.
Elkmont
Elkmont is located in Limestone County in north Alabama near the Tennessee border.
This rural community offers a quiet lifestyle but lacks retirement-specific amenities.
Maplesville
Maplesville is situated in Chilton County in central Alabama.
This rural community offers very little in terms of retirement infrastructure and amenities.
Vina Hodges
Vina Hodges area is located in Franklin County in northwestern Alabama near the Mississippi border.
This extremely rural area lacks nearly all retirement amenities and infrastructure.
Fort Rucker
Fort Rucker is located in Dale County in southeastern Alabama.
This U.S. Army post is primarily designed for military training rather than retirement living.
Brighton
Brighton is located in Jefferson County in central Alabama, northwest of Birmingham.
Despite its relatively high walkability and vibrant scores, Brighton struggles with overall retirement amenities.
Chickasaw
Chickasaw is situated in Mobile County in southwestern Alabama.
This suburb of Mobile offers decent walkability but struggles with overall retirement quality.
Clay
Clay is located in Jefferson County in central Alabama, northeast of Birmingham.
This suburban community offers a reasonable level of urban sophistication but falls short in other retirement metrics.
Brookside
Brookside is situated in Jefferson County in central Alabama, northwest of Birmingham.
This former mining town has struggled economically, affecting its retirement amenities.
Allgood
Allgood is located in Blount County in north-central Alabama.
This small rural community offers virtually no retirement-specific amenities or services.
Midfield
Midfield is situated in Jefferson County in central Alabama, just west of Birmingham.
Despite decent walkability and vibrant scores, Midfield struggles with overall retirement quality.
Addison
Addison is located in Winston County in northwestern Alabama.
This extremely rural community offers almost no retirement amenities or infrastructure.
Center Point
Center Point is situated in Jefferson County in central Alabama, northeast of Birmingham.
This suburb has experienced economic challenges that have impacted its retirement amenities.
Boykin
Boykin (also known as Gees Bend) is located in Wilcox County in southwestern Alabama.
This extremely rural community offers almost no retirement amenities and struggles with poverty.
Tarrant
Tarrant is situated in Jefferson County in central Alabama, northeast of Birmingham.
Despite high walkability and transit scores, Tarrant ranks very poorly for overall retirement quality.
McIntosh
McIntosh is located in Washington County in southwestern Alabama.
This small industrial town ranks as the absolute worst place for retirement in Alabama according to our analysis.
