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Retirement Living In Stillwater - Oklahoma


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Area Description

Stillwater is a small community with vibrancy, according to CNN/Money Magazine which ranked Stillwater on its list of "American's Best Small cities. Stillwater has much to offer residents of all ages and interests, with affordable housing and proximity to excellent medical care. It is home to 20 parks, with biking and jogging routes which transverse the community. With a warm and friendly attitude, a thriving downtown and countless cultural , entertainment and sports activities, there is always something to do. Oklahoma State University offers a beautiful campus, educational, volunteer and employment opportunities. Golf Digest named Stillwater among the top 10 golfing communitites in American for retirees. There are five area lakes offering boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, skiing and sailing. As the first Certified Retirement Community in Oklahoma, Stillwater offers a variety of services and facilities necessary to assist retirees as they age. It provides personal and community safety, with a crime rate that is 33% below the national average. Public transportation is provided by the Community/OSU transit system that is open to the public and is ADA compliant; taxi service and First Capitol Trolley are also available. Stillwater is conveniently located in the center of three commercial airline facilities: Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma city, Tulsa International Airport and the Wichita Airport. Stillwater is the whole package.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    In addition to educational and volunteer opportunities, Stillwater offers recreational and leisure activities including golfing, water recreation, crafts and instruction at Multi Arts Center, Senior center activities, cultural and performing arts through community and universwity theatre and top-ranked collegiate sporting events through Oklahoma State University in football, basketball, soccer, baseball/softball, wresting and more. Annual festivals, County Fair and the Stillwater Public Library offer unique services and programs.

Cultural Activities


Okllahoma State University has performing arts and concert events year round. Additional concert and performing arts are provided through Stillwater Community Center. Little league and public school sports/performing arts activities are abundant as well.

Public transportation


Transportation is provided by the Community/OSU transit system that is open to the public and is ADA compliant; taxi service and First Capitol Trolley are also available.

Medical Facilities


Stillwater Medical Center is a 129 bed full service, 24-hour regional hospital, with a 24-ho0ur emergency room, same day surgery, cancer center, diagnostic radiology, nuclear lab and pharmacy service. Stillwater offers an outpatient surgery center, and 3 urgent care clinics. There are 70 physicians representing 20 specilities.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Stillwater, Oklahoma?

For those of you that retire in Stillwater, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect a few days of rain.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Stillwater such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Stillwater is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the low 80's and highs in the low 90's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Stillwater, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  23 F°  36 F°  48 F°
 Feb  28 F°  41 F°  53 F°
 Mar  36 F°  49 F°  62 F°
 Apr  45 F°  59 F°  72 F°
 May  57 F°  68 F°  79 F°
 Jun  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Jul  70 F°  81 F°  93 F°
 Aug  69 F°  81 F°  93 F°
 Sep  59 F°  72 F°  85 F°
 Oct  47 F°  60 F°  73 F°
 Nov  36 F°  48 F°  61 F°
 Dec  26 F°  38 F°  49 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  26  0
 Feb  0  20  0
 Mar  0  12  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  2  0  0
 Jun  10  0  0
 Jul  22  0  0
 Aug  22  0  0
 Sep  8  0  0
 Oct  1  1  0
 Nov  0  11  0
 Dec  0  23  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  4  25 %
 Feb  2 "  4  29 %
 Mar  3 "  6  36 %
 Apr  4 "  6  45 %
 May  5 "  8  58 %
 Jun  5 "  8  65 %
 Jul  3 "  5  68 %
 Aug  3 "  6  66 %
 Sep  4 "  6  60 %
 Oct  3 "  6  48 %
 Nov  3 "  5  38 %
 Dec  2 "  4  28 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  2 "  1  1
 Feb  1 "  0  0
 Mar  1 "  0  0
 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  0 "  0  0
 Dec  2 "  0  1


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Cost of Living for Stillwater, OK

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Senior Assistance in Stillwater, OK

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Stillwater Offer For Retirees?

Stillwater has an abundance of part-time work and volunteer opportunities. Stillwater Medical Center, the City of Stillwater, Oklahoma State University, Special Olympics (state finals), churches, food pantries, public schools, museums, and others depend on volunteer and community service people. Part-time work is a way of life in Stillwater, as businesses are flexible in working 2 or 3 people into one full-time position.

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