City of Marion issued the following announcement on Sep 17.
A recent study from SmartAsset has named Marion the third best retirement community in North Carolina.
The study analyzed communities across multiple criteria, including: tax burden, access to medical care, opportunities for recreation and opportunities for social activities.
Marion was 1 of six mountain towns named to the list, which recognized areas that were not only affordable for retirees, but also offered them great access to healthcare and social activities.
Other towns on the list include: Hendersonville, Hickory, Brevard, Roxboro, Pinehurst, Williamston, Forest City, Reidsville and Black Mountain.
To see the complete study, visit https://smartasset.com/retirement/retirement-calculator#northcarolina.
Original source can be found here.