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Retirement Living In Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area - Missouri


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Area Description

Pulaski County Missouri encompasses; Fort Leonard Wood, the premier training facility for the United States Army. Training of Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, and Coast Guard. Home to the Engineers, Military Police and Chemical Corp. The county seat is Waynesville with surrounding cities; Saint Robert, Crocker, Dixon,Richland, Laquey and Swedeborg.

Pulaski County Missouri is centrally located along Interstate 44 (I-44) and Historic Route 66. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy activities offered by area campgrounds and resorts, relish in Ozark scenery, recreation along our riverways; Roubidoux, Gasconade and Big Piney, and the peaceful scenic beauty of Pulaski's Ozark scenery.

The area offers a strong educational system: Waynesville RV-I2, Drury University, Ozarks Technical Community College, Lincoln University and Waynesville Career Center.
Economoic development opportunities exist for service and tech providers, warehouses, trucking and tourism industries. For more information contact: Pulaski County Growth Alliance (County Economic Development Organization) http://www.pulaskicountymo.com/

Commercial air access is provided through the Waynesville-St Robert Regional Airport (Daily flights to Dallas TX and Nashville, TN http://www.flyflw.com/), along with options for fueling and storage.

Health care options include Central Ozarks Medical Center, Phelps Health Medical Center, Mercy Clinic, Compass Health, Waynesville VA Clinic, and for active and retirees General Leonard Wood Army Hospital. Two hospitals are located within 30 miles

Route 66 and outdoor activities are key elements of tourism in Pulaski County. In addition, over 150k family members attend military graduations year-round, bringing an influx of business to attractions, recreation, restaurants, and over 3300 room nights. Event planners throughout the communities offer 100's of events, festivals, and activities to enjoy. Link to Pulaski County Tourism Bureau & Visitors Center http://www.visitpulaskicounty.org/welcome.asp

The housing market ranges from lower-income properties to high-end homes. A wide variety of apartment complexes, and numerous subdivisions both in city limits with the majority of housing areas located in nearby county areas. Farm land is also plentiful. For more information visit the Pulaski County Board of Realtors: https://pcbor.org/

Link to Demographics http://www.pulaskicountymo.com/demographics.html
Waynesville-St Robert Demographics http://www.waynesville-strobertchamber.com/forms/demographics2017.pdf

Includes Cities/Towns: Saint Robert, Waynesville.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Over 3300 room nights, 120 restaurants, shopping, and personal services. Outdoor activities; resorts offering unique cabin stays camping, RV parking. You won't want to miss the peaceful experience of float trips along the rivers via kayak, canoe, paddleboard or innertubes. Fishing and hunting is plentiful; Pulaski County is known for great Goggle-eye, Catfish, and Trout. Pulaski County is an excellent location for activities year-round.
Rich in history that dates back to Native American history and the Trail of Tears, the Civil War, and the history of our US Military and Route 66.
Pulaski County shines with patriotic pride for our military. Peruse the military museums of Fort Leonard Wood overseen by the Engineer, Military Police, and Chemical Corp associations.
Get your kicks, along historic Route 66 which features 33 miles of intact roadway highlighting historic stops and unique roadside attractions and eateries.
Walk along the National Park Service Trail of Tears walking trail, visit the Memorial, interpretive storyboards, and take a dip at the Roubidoux Spring, home to the underwater cave.
Additional activities include: Theaters; 12 Cinema theater to include the largest Grand Screen in the US, live theater. A wide variety of festivals, poker, 5K and Volkslauf runs, concerts throughout the year. 4 golf courses bowling alley, mini golf, go-karts.

Cultural Activities


Rich culture in Trail of Tears, military, and Route 66. Patriotic communities.

Public transportation


Commercial air access is provided through the Waynesville-St Robert Regional Airport (Daily flights to Dallas TX and Nashville, TN http://www.flyflw.com/), along with options for fueling and storage.

Medical Facilities


Health care options include Central Ozarks Medical Center, Phelps Health Medical Center, Mercy Clinic, Compass Health, Waynesville VA Clinic, and for active and retirees General Leonard Wood Army Hospital. Two hospitals located within 30 miles


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area, Missouri?

In March the weather starts to warm up, we will generally have one last minute light snow that month. Spring is generally mild (70-80) with rain showers on occasion. Summer temperatures range from 85-100 generally with humidity. Fall temperatures range from 60-80 with minor rain fall. Winter on averages 30's with a week or two that dip in the teens. 2-3 snow falls that range 1-6 inches. Storms tend to follow a SW to NE pattern along Interstate 44.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  31 F°  42 F°
 Feb  24 F°  36 F°  47 F°
 Mar  33 F°  45 F°  57 F°
 Apr  43 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 May  52 F°  63 F°  75 F°
 Jun  61 F°  72 F°  82 F°
 Jul  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Aug  64 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Sep  55 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 Oct  44 F°  56 F°  69 F°
 Nov  34 F°  45 F°  56 F°
 Dec  23 F°  34 F°  44 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  27  2
 Feb  0  22  1
 Mar  0  15  0
 Apr  0  5  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  10  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  14  0
 Dec  0  25  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  7  23 %
 Feb  3 "  7  26 %
 Mar  4 "  9  33 %
 Apr  4 "  10  42 %
 May  5 "  11  54 %
 Jun  5 "  9  63 %
 Jul  4 "  8  67 %
 Aug  4 "  7  66 %
 Sep  4 "  7  58 %
 Oct  4 "  8  46 %
 Nov  4 "  9  36 %
 Dec  3 "  8  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  5 "  6  3
 Feb  4 "  4  2
 Mar  2 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  0  0
 Dec  4 "  3  2


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Cost of Living for Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area, MO

Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area, Missouri cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

There are numerous housing choices, for a variety of household incomes and needs. Most of the housing is located outside the city's limits so the city populations do not reflect the tremendous amount of housing that is available.

Senior Assistance in Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area, MO

Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area, Missouri offers the following assistance for seniors:
There is strong support for our seniors in Pulaski County, with multiple programs available.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Pulaski County - Fort Leonard Wood Area Offer For Retirees?

The top 3 industries that employ are: Fort Leonard Wood (Military and civilian), Education, and Hospitality. The Waynesville-St Robert Chamber of Commerce offers a Chamber For Good Volunteer Network.

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