The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 7,696 towns of 500–10,000 people in the U.S., scoring every town on all of these at once. #1 is Falfurrias, TX.

1. 50Leland, Mississippi

   Retirement: 91st percentile · January average low (°F): 83rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

   Leland is a city of 3,988 people in Washington County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $109,700 against household income of $37,406; January lows average 34°F.

   3,988 people · Washington County · median home $109,700 · income $37,406 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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2. 49Triana, Alabama

   Retirement: 79th percentile · January average low (°F): 81st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

   Triana is a city of 2,890 people in Madison County, Alabama. Homes have a median value of $278,200 against household income of $110,100; January lows average 33°F.

   2,890 people · Madison County · median home $278,200 · income $110,100 · Jan low 33°F · 2 in snow

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3. 48Blennerhassett, West Virginia

   Retirement: 83rd percentile · January average low (°F): 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

   Blennerhassett is a community of 3,118 people in Wood County, West Virginia. Homes have a median value of $179,800 against household income of $88,487; January lows average 24°F.

   3,118 people · Wood County · median home $179,800 · income $88,487 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

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4. 47Zellwood, Florida

   Retirement: 69th percentile · January average low (°F): 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

   Zellwood is a community of 2,758 people in Orange County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $184,000 against household income of $70,278; January lows average 44°F.

   2,758 people · Orange County · median home $184,000 · income $70,278 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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5. 46Pinckneyville, Illinois

   Retirement: 82nd percentile · January average low (°F): 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

   

   Pinckneyville is a city of 5,066 people in Perry County, Illinois. Homes have a median value of $133,500 against household income of $69,583; January lows average 24°F.

   5,066 people · Perry County · median home $133,500 · income $69,583 · Jan low 24°F · 9 in snow

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6. 45Childress, Texas

   Retirement: 66th percentile · January average low (°F): 74th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 97th percentile

   Childress is a city of 5,737 people in Childress County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $85,900 against household income of $57,644; January lows average 29°F.

   5,737 people · Childress County · median home $85,900 · income $57,644 · Jan low 29°F · 6 in snow

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7. 44Humboldt, Tennessee

   Retirement: 72nd percentile · January average low (°F): 73rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

   

   Humboldt is a city of 7,874 people in Gibson County, Tennessee. Homes have a median value of $102,300 against household income of $52,917; January lows average 28°F.

   7,874 people · Gibson County · median home $102,300 · income $52,917 · Jan low 28°F · 4 in snow

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8. 43Trenton, Illinois

   Retirement: 90th percentile · January average low (°F): 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 85th percentile

   Trenton is a city of 2,690 people in Clinton County, Illinois. Homes have a median value of $178,200 against household income of $80,795; January lows average 24°F.

   2,690 people · Clinton County · median home $178,200 · income $80,795 · Jan low 24°F · 10 in snow

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9. 42Olney, Texas

   Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 76th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 73rd percentile

   

   Olney is a city of 3,007 people in Young County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $95,100 against household income of $36,250; January lows average 30°F.

   3,007 people · Young County · median home $95,100 · income $36,250 · Jan low 30°F · 1 in snow

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10. 41Cisco, Texas

    Retirement: 67th percentile · January average low (°F): 77th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 94th percentile

    

    Cisco is a city of 3,883 people in Eastland County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $104,300 against household income of $58,550; January lows average 30°F.

    3,883 people · Eastland County · median home $104,300 · income $58,550 · Jan low 30°F · 2 in snow

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11. 40Smithton, Illinois

    Retirement: 83rd percentile · January average low (°F): 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Smithton is a village of 4,006 people in St. Clair County, Illinois. Homes have a median value of $256,300 against household income of $135,455; January lows average 24°F.

    4,006 people · St. Clair County · median home $256,300 · income $135,455 · Jan low 24°F · 12 in snow

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12. 39Redstone, Pennsylvania

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 53rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 97th percentile

    

    Redstone is a township of 5,079 people in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Homes have a median value of $90,800 against household income of $59,954; January lows average 21°F.

    5,079 people · Fayette County · median home $90,800 · income $59,954 · Jan low 21°F · 28 in snow

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13. 38Reidland, Kentucky

    Retirement: 93rd percentile · January average low (°F): 66th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Reidland is a community of 4,526 people in McCracken County, Kentucky. Homes have a median value of $228,000 against household income of $99,423; January lows average 25°F.

    4,526 people · McCracken County · median home $228,000 · income $99,423 · Jan low 25°F · 4 in snow

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14. 37Benton, Kentucky

    Retirement: 87th percentile · January average low (°F): 72nd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    

    Benton is a city of 4,756 people in Marshall County, Kentucky. Homes have a median value of $157,000 against household income of $66,827; January lows average 27°F.

    4,756 people · Marshall County · median home $157,000 · income $66,827 · Jan low 27°F · 4 in snow

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15. 36Balm, Florida

    Retirement: 85th percentile · January average low (°F): 98th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 58th percentile

    Balm is a community of 6,541 people in Hillsborough County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $345,300 against household income of $114,659; January lows average 51°F.

    6,541 people · Hillsborough County · median home $345,300 · income $114,659 · Jan low 51°F · 0 in snow

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16. 35Hopkins, South Carolina

    Retirement: 65th percentile · January average low (°F): 87th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Hopkins is a community of 2,514 people in Richland County, South Carolina. Homes have a median value of $99,300 against household income of $50,063; January lows average 37°F.

    2,514 people · Richland County · median home $99,300 · income $50,063 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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17. 34Soperton, Georgia

    Retirement: 73rd percentile · January average low (°F): 82nd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Soperton is a city of 2,889 people in Treutlen County, Georgia. Homes have a median value of $69,900 against household income of $33,146; January lows average 34°F.

    2,889 people · Treutlen County · median home $69,900 · income $33,146 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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18. 33Vienna, Georgia

    Retirement: 70th percentile · January average low (°F): 86th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Vienna is a city of 2,928 people in Dooly County, Georgia. Homes have a median value of $120,300 against household income of $57,736; January lows average 37°F.

    2,928 people · Dooly County · median home $120,300 · income $57,736 · Jan low 37°F · 0 in snow

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19. 32Pilesgrove, New Jersey

    Retirement: 94th percentile · January average low (°F): 70th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 79th percentile

    Pilesgrove is a township of 4,183 people in Salem County, New Jersey. Homes have a median value of $383,300 against household income of $158,281; January lows average 27°F.

    4,183 people · Salem County · median home $383,300 · income $158,281 · Jan low 27°F · 17 in snow

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20. 31Lebanon, Illinois

    Retirement: 88th percentile · January average low (°F): 63rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Lebanon is a city of 4,691 people in St. Clair County, Illinois. Homes have a median value of $170,700 against household income of $88,750; January lows average 24°F.

    4,691 people · St. Clair County · median home $170,700 · income $88,750 · Jan low 24°F · 11 in snow

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21. 30Edna, Texas

    Retirement: 59th percentile · January average low (°F): 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Edna is a city of 5,987 people in Jackson County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $117,800 against household income of $59,600; January lows average 44°F.

    5,987 people · Jackson County · median home $117,800 · income $59,600 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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22. 29Williamstown, West Virginia

    Retirement: 99th percentile · January average low (°F): 58th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Williamstown is a city of 2,997 people in Wood County, West Virginia. Homes have a median value of $182,500 against household income of $89,013; January lows average 23°F.

    2,997 people · Wood County · median home $182,500 · income $89,013 · Jan low 23°F · 22 in snow

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23. 28Houston, Mississippi

    Retirement: 99th percentile · January average low (°F): 80th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 66th percentile

    

    Houston is a city of 3,797 people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $122,800 against household income of $44,023; January lows average 32°F.

    3,797 people · Chickasaw County · median home $122,800 · income $44,023 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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24. 27Hallettsville, Texas

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 62nd percentile

    Hallettsville is a city of 2,731 people in Lavaca County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $163,000 against household income of $55,718; January lows average 45°F.

    2,731 people · Lavaca County · median home $163,000 · income $55,718 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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25. 26Karnes City, Texas

    Retirement: 61st percentile · January average low (°F): 90th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 95th percentile

    Karnes City is a city of 3,111 people in Karnes County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $93,400 against household income of $55,354; January lows average 39°F.

    3,111 people · Karnes County · median home $93,400 · income $55,354 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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26. 25San Saba, Texas

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 81st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    San Saba is a city of 3,117 people in San Saba County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $124,000 against household income of $50,373; January lows average 33°F.

    3,117 people · San Saba County · median home $124,000 · income $50,373 · Jan low 33°F · 0 in snow

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27. 24Hamilton, Alabama

    Retirement: 81st percentile · January average low (°F): 73rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Hamilton is a city of 7,042 people in Marion County, Alabama. Homes have a median value of $106,300 against household income of $54,871; January lows average 28°F.

    7,042 people · Marion County · median home $106,300 · income $54,871 · Jan low 28°F · 1 in snow

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28. 23Ruleville, Mississippi

    Retirement: 93rd percentile · January average low (°F): 81st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Ruleville is a city of 2,642 people in Sunflower County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $85,000 against household income of $33,480; January lows average 33°F.

    2,642 people · Sunflower County · median home $85,000 · income $33,480 · Jan low 33°F · 1 in snow

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29. 22Stamford, Texas

    Retirement: 78th percentile · January average low (°F): 74th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 98th percentile

    

    Stamford is a city of 2,907 people in Jones County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $64,700 against household income of $46,940; January lows average 29°F.

    2,907 people · Jones County · median home $64,700 · income $46,940 · Jan low 29°F · 3 in snow

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30. 21Clifton, Texas

    Retirement: 93rd percentile · January average low (°F): 83rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 76th percentile

    Clifton is a city of 3,465 people in Bosque County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $160,000 against household income of $64,653; January lows average 34°F.

    3,465 people · Bosque County · median home $160,000 · income $64,653 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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31. 20Seymour, Texas

    Retirement: 97th percentile · January average low (°F): 74th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    

    Seymour is a city of 2,575 people in Baylor County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $93,200 against household income of $40,212; January lows average 28°F.

    2,575 people · Baylor County · median home $93,200 · income $40,212 · Jan low 28°F · 2 in snow

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32. 19Campbell, Florida

    Retirement: 64th percentile · January average low (°F): 97th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Campbell is a community of 2,610 people in Osceola County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $77,200 against household income of $40,411; January lows average 48°F.

    2,610 people · Osceola County · median home $77,200 · income $40,411 · Jan low 48°F · 0 in snow

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33. 18Richland, Mississippi

    Retirement: 75th percentile · January average low (°F): 86th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Richland is a city of 7,137 people in Rankin County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $125,800 against household income of $66,558; January lows average 37°F.

    7,137 people · Rankin County · median home $125,800 · income $66,558 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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34. 17Ozona, Texas

    Retirement: 78th percentile · January average low (°F): 76th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 100th percentile

    Ozona is a community of 2,663 people in Crockett County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $66,900 against household income of $81,622; January lows average 30°F.

    2,663 people · Crockett County · median home $66,900 · income $81,622 · Jan low 30°F

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35. 16Jourdanton, Texas

    Retirement: 74th percentile · January average low (°F): 91st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Jourdanton is a city of 4,094 people in Atascosa County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $171,000 against household income of $83,512; January lows average 40°F.

    4,094 people · Atascosa County · median home $171,000 · income $83,512 · Jan low 40°F · 0 in snow

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36. 15Corning, Arkansas

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 73rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 94th percentile

    Corning is a city of 3,227 people in Clay County, Arkansas. Homes have a median value of $89,500 against household income of $50,408; January lows average 28°F.

    3,227 people · Clay County · median home $89,500 · income $50,408 · Jan low 28°F · 5 in snow

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37. 14Taylor Lake Village, Texas

    Retirement: 79th percentile · January average low (°F): 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Taylor Lake Village is a city of 3,704 people in Harris County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $388,900 against household income of $165,875; January lows average 46°F.

    3,704 people · Harris County · median home $388,900 · income $165,875 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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38. 13Providence, Kentucky

    Retirement: 93rd percentile · January average low (°F): 65th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 100th percentile

    Providence is a city of 2,892 people in Webster County, Kentucky. Homes have a median value of $60,300 against household income of $55,121; January lows average 25°F.

    2,892 people · Webster County · median home $60,300 · income $55,121 · Jan low 25°F · 9 in snow

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39. 12Philadelphia, Mississippi

    Retirement: 84th percentile · January average low (°F): 82nd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Philadelphia is a city of 7,118 people in Neshoba County, Mississippi. Homes have a median value of $97,300 against household income of $50,788; January lows average 34°F.

    7,118 people · Neshoba County · median home $97,300 · income $50,788 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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40. 11Bushnell, Florida

    Retirement: 67th percentile · January average low (°F): 93rd percentile · Home value ÷ income: 99th percentile

    Bushnell is a city of 3,047 people in Sumter County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $67,600 against household income of $52,717; January lows average 43°F.

    3,047 people · Sumter County · median home $67,600 · income $52,717 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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41. 10Silver Springs, Florida

    Retirement: 63rd percentile · January average low (°F): 96th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 100th percentile

    

    Silver Springs is a community of 2,844 people in Marion County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $30,800 against household income of $32,074; January lows average 46°F.

    2,844 people · Marion County · median home $30,800 · income $32,074 · Jan low 46°F · 0 in snow

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42. 9Jena, Louisiana

    Retirement: 82nd percentile · January average low (°F): 86th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    

    Jena is a town of 4,155 people in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $139,700 against household income of $71,730; January lows average 36°F.

    4,155 people · LaSalle Parish · median home $139,700 · income $71,730 · Jan low 36°F · 1 in snow

    Full Jena, Louisiana profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

43. 8Jonesboro, Louisiana

    Retirement: 86th percentile · January average low (°F): 85th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 92nd percentile

    Jonesboro is a town of 4,106 people in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. Homes have a median value of $80,300 against household income of $41,786; January lows average 36°F.

    4,106 people · Jackson Parish · median home $80,300 · income $41,786 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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44. 7Clarksville, Texas

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 79th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 96th percentile

    Clarksville is a city of 2,857 people in Red River County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $53,700 against household income of $33,014; January lows average 32°F.

    2,857 people · Red River County · median home $53,700 · income $33,014 · Jan low 32°F · 2 in snow

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45. 6Chattahoochee, Florida

    Retirement: 83rd percentile · January average low (°F): 91st percentile · Home value ÷ income: 90th percentile

    Chattahoochee is a city of 2,955 people in Gadsden County, Florida. Homes have a median value of $101,700 against household income of $51,964; January lows average 40°F.

    2,955 people · Gadsden County · median home $101,700 · income $51,964 · Jan low 40°F

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46. 5Coleman, Texas

    Retirement: 94th percentile · January average low (°F): 84th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 87th percentile

    Coleman is a city of 3,912 people in Coleman County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $71,900 against household income of $34,613; January lows average 35°F.

    3,912 people · Coleman County · median home $71,900 · income $34,613 · Jan low 35°F · 2 in snow

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47. 4Unadilla, Georgia

    Retirement: 85th percentile · January average low (°F): 84th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 96th percentile

    Unadilla is a city of 3,118 people in Dooly County, Georgia. Homes have a median value of $60,600 against household income of $36,875; January lows average 35°F.

    3,118 people · Dooly County · median home $60,600 · income $36,875 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

    Full Unadilla, Georgia profile: weather, storms, schools, jobs →

48. 3Ajo, Arizona

    Retirement: 89th percentile · January average low (°F): 95th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 82nd percentile

    Ajo is a community of 3,039 people in Pima County, Arizona. Homes have a median value of $124,400 against household income of $53,958; January lows average 45°F.

    3,039 people · Pima County · median home $124,400 · income $53,958 · Jan low 45°F · 0 in snow

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49. 2Haskell, Texas

    Retirement: 99th percentile · January average low (°F): 74th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 95th percentile

    Haskell is a city of 3,089 people in Haskell County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $104,500 against household income of $62,378; January lows average 29°F.

    3,089 people · Haskell County · median home $104,500 · income $62,378 · Jan low 29°F · 3 in snow

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50. 1Falfurrias, Texas

    Retirement: 86th percentile · January average low (°F): 94th percentile · Home value ÷ income: 96th percentile

    Falfurrias is a city of 4,609 people in Brooks County, Texas. Homes have a median value of $79,900 against household income of $49,167; January lows average 43°F.

    4,609 people · Brooks County · median home $79,900 · income $49,167 · Jan low 43°F · 0 in snow

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