This may benefit seniors who enjoy spending time outdoors. High temperatures range from 70-85 degrees eight months of the year, and humidity levels tend to be low.
On a 100-point crime index where a lower score indicates fewer crime incidents, the county scores 15.9 for violent crime and 31.7 for property crime, compared to the respective national scores of 22.7 and 35.4. The main driver is the county’s high housing costs, which older adults may be able to avoid by transitioning to residential care. On a 100-point cost of living index, the county scores 167.7 versus the statewide rating of 149.9 and the national score of 100.