Colorado Springs lies at the base of Pikes Peak. The city abounds with parks, and nearby state and national forests and streams beckon naturalists to enjoy the great outdoors. Medical services in the area also are good. The Air Force operates several outpatient clinics, and patients are referred as needed to the Air Force Academy Hospital, Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, or Fitzsimmons Medical Center in Aurora. The VA also operates an outpatient clinic in Colorado Springs.
Retirees here enjoy a cost of living that's right at the national average.
If you're thinking about retiring to this area, however, make note of the altitude. You may experience some difficulties if you have heart, lung, or circulatory problems. This historic town by the sea has a lot of charm. An outpatient medical facility is located here, along with a commissary and exchange. Other MTFs in the Charleston area include the Navy Regional Medical Center and a VA medical center.