Birchwood at Brambleton
Brambleton, Virginia
Aberdeen, South Dakota
What It Is Like to Retire in Aberdeen
Aberdeen, South Dakota is a town of 28,495 (2020 census), in northeastern South Dakota. For a town of its size it has an impressive collection of amenities. In the sporting department it has 3 golf courses (2 of them 18 holes), 2 disc golf courses, 24 tennis courts in multiple locations, several public skating/ice hockey rinks, a skate park, and a Family Aquatic Center (outdoors so it is summer only) with a zero entry pool, competition lap pool, numerous water slides, and a concession area. There are 2 major Recreation areas on 2 different lakes. Two hospitals serve the town. Photo of Brown County Courthouse and photo of Aberdeen City Hall courtesy of Wikipedia and Winkelvi, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/
Where to Retire in Aberdeen and Home Prices
Zillow reports that the median list price was $218,378 in mid-2023. We are not aware of any active adult communities in the area.
What Is Special about Aberdeen
Aberdeen has a very impressive collection of amenties for a town of its size. It was highlighted in a Topretirements article showcasing some of the top retirement towns in the U.S. for amenities. South Dakota has a healthy economy and no income tax.
What Is Not Special about Aberdeen
It is cold in winter and a long drive to major cities (nearest major city is Minneapolis, about 250 miles away).
Who Will Like Retirement in Aberdeen
People who want to retire in the midwest in a low tax state, and who want to enjoy a town with plentiful amenities.
Local Economy Is Driven by
St. Lukes Hospital, the schools, and Wells Fargo Auto Finance are the major employers.
Climate and Physical Environment
Aberdeen is in the northeastern corner of South Dakota in the James River Valley. The average January temp is 10 and the average July temp 70.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
For culture there is the Aberdeen Community Theater plus two colleges: Northern State University and Presentation College (Catholic). The Aberdeen Community Theatre performs at the Capitol Theatre in downtown Aberdeen. The ArtWorks Cooperative is a partnership of artists who work to market their artwork in a gallery setting
Crime
The crime rate is about 2/3 the national average.
Medical facilities
Avera St. Lukes Hospital serves the Aberdeen area.
Transportation
Delta Express offers commuter flights from the Aberdeen Regional Airport. The nearest international airport is in Fargo, about 180 miles away.
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