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Meridian, Mississippi, offers you more as you consider retiring to the South. We want you to know that we understand that you may be retiring from work, but not from life. And we want you to know we are aware of your needs when you make decisions to relocate. Hear Bob and Jodi McBride's story of finding their perfect place here. Affordable single family housing and land, a low crime rate, and a sense of community are all a given here. Meridian is a safe, clean, green community with big city advantages and small town friendliness. It offers scenic beauty, a mild four-season climate, a multitude of recreational opportunities, moderate living costs, and sophisticated health services. Mississippi has low taxes. There is no state income tax on retirement income! Retirement income from IRA’s, 401/403s, Keoghs and qualified public and private pension plans is not taxable. Mississippi's cost of living is lower than the national average, which means your retirement income goes even further. Meridian has affordable housing. Within every price range you will find ample, affordable, new and existing housing priced well below national average. Mississippi's crime rate is well below the national average, and Meridian's crime rate is among the lowest in the state. Meridian has excellent medical facilities. Three acute care hospitals (Jeff Anderson, Riley, and Rush) serve our region with specialists in most health care fields. There are also two residential psychiatric centers for the area. We are a caring community open to volunteer and civic involvement. And we are a diverse worship community with over 40 denominations; 200 churches and a synagogue. Meridian offers a slower paced relaxed lifestyle characterized by a service attitude you will find unparalleled anywhere in the country. We are hospitable, helpful, and small enough so that people get to know you. We know how to have a good time, too! Meridian has easy access to Memphis, New Orleans, Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, and the Gulf Coast. We’re served by Interstates 20/59, U.S. Hwy. 45, Delta connector airport service to Atlanta, Amtrak’s Crescent Line, and Greyhound bus. And when out of town company comes to visit, we have room at the many inns, hotels, motels, RV parks, and campgrounds. Meridian is the first city in Mississippi to go green, emphasizing respect for the earth by reducing the city’s carbon footprint with reducing energy consumption, and recycling efforts city-wide. Enjoy recreational opportunities with our parks, lakes, hiking trails, tennis courts, horse trails, jogging tracks, fitness tracks and more. Public hunting sites are nearby, and fishing is as close as Bonita Lakes. Golf is year-round with five area courses. And you can maintain your healthy active lifestyle year-round with our moderate climate. Our seasons include real fall color but mild winters. Average January tempertaure is 57 degrees, with a low of 34 degrees. No snow to shovel! Meridian is the cultural center for east central Mississippi. Known for more than a century of arts, since the 1890’s era of the Grand Opera House, and 1920’s art-deco Temple Theater, to the present, the tradition continues. Meridian provides a variety of entertainment venues, including festivals, galleries, and concerts Meridian’s Symphony Orchestra, Meridian Art Museum, and Artists' Co-operative, all add to the cultural features of our community. Mississippi State University’s Riley Center for the Performing Arts offers a host of today’s top entertainment, and Meridian Community College has its own popular Arts and Letters series. For over 75 years our outstanding Little Theater provides an outlet for local talent. Meridian is the home of the Jimmie Rodgers Museum and annual Music Festival, celebrating the life and music of “the father of country music”. Meridian is home to two institutions of higher learning, Meridian Community College and Mississippi State University-Meridian. Each has opportunities for life-long learning at special rates for mature adults. The Meridian Activity Center offers a wide variety of instruction programs, workshops, and adult social activities. We offer small town friendliness with big city conveniences. Meridian’s community spirit encompasses all. We invite you to make our home your home! View our complete relocation package. Retiree Recruitment Click here to request additional retirement information
Meridian is a certified Retirement City, designated by Hometown Mississippi Retirement under Mississippi Development Authority.
Meridian is a 2008 recipient of the prestigious AARC Seal of Approval program.
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