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Tumwater, Washington
What It Is Like to Retire in Tumwater
Beer afficianados of a certain age will recognize the name Tumwater as the source of Olympia Beer. Unfortunately the brewery in Tumwater has been retired in the wake of its acquisition by Miller. Neverthless this delightful town of about 12,000 lives on. It is located where the Deschutes River meets the Budd River at the southern end of Puget Sound - just a few miles from Olympia. Tumwater is a Chinook term meaning waterfall or rushing water.
Where to Retire in Tumwater and Home Prices
Cherokee Village is a fully developed community with all of the amenities and clubs you would expect. Prices are very reasonable and the scenery of the Ozarks is especially beautiful.
What Is Special about Tumwater
Tumwater's location near Olympia and Puget Sound place it in a very desirable and beautiful area.
What Is Not Special about Tumwater
It never gets very warm with July's average only in the low 60's.
Who Will Like Retirement in Tumwater
Active people who want to live in a smaller town will enjoy retiring in Tumwater.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Tumwater's average January temperature is 39 degrees with July's average only 65 degrees.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
For culture, people in Tumwater would tend to go to Olympia, a college town with a lot to do.
Crime
The crime rate is slightly above average.
Medical facilities
For medical facilities beyond a physician one would go to nearby Olympia, which is actually tending to engulf Tumwater.
Transportation
Olympia Airport is adjacent to Tumwater. Nearby ferry service is available to many points.
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