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Retirement Living In County of Antrim - Michigan


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Area Description

Antrim County was named after the "County of Antrim" in Ireland, and the name Bellaire was derived from an Irish term meaning clear or fresh air. Rolling hills, forests, green pastures, lakes, creeks, streams, hiking paths, walking paths, award-winning bike paths, and fresh air! Antrim County is known for rural living and outdoor recreation.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Bellaire, Michigan, boasts all things good! Located along the Chain of Lakes, Bellaire offers fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, snow skiing, down hill skiing, cross-co County. Centrally located, Bellaire is within close proximity of Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey and Harbor Springs.unty skiing, award winning bike and hiking trails, and excellent hunting! Bellaire is home to several champion golf courses and close to many other golf courses in Northern Lower Michigan. In addition, Bellaire is home to Short's Brewery, and Shanty Creek Resorts. Both Michigan landmarks! Several other bars, restaurants and quaint shops makes Bellaire the place to be! Bellaire is the County Seat of Antrim.

Cultural Activities
Bellaire hosts the annual Rubber Ducky Festival, Harvest Festival, and several music events as well as bike races, running competitions, kayak races, and the ever-popular "Paddle Antrim" annual event. Short's Brewery hosts their annual anniversary party in April of each year, closing off a block of downtown Bellaire for the festivities. "Light Up The Night" is a kick-off celebration into the Christmas Holiday Season, with a soup competition and Christmas parade of lights.

Public transportation
Shanty Creek Resorts offers free shuttle service to and from Bellaire from the resort.

Medical Facilities


Bellaire is home to Bellaire Farmily Health Clinic and is within a short drive of Munson Health Center in Charlevoix, Munson Hospital in Traverse City, and Kalkaska Memorial Hospital in Kalkaska.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In County of Antrim, Michigan?

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

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 20's and highs in the low 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 10's. You may have a few days below 0°. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in County of Antrim! Assume many snowy days in the Winter with a lot of days with snow remaining on the ground so you can enjoy some winter skiing!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in County of Antrim such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the low 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

Summertime in County of Antrim 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 mild with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the upper 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in County of Antrim, 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 cold with averages in the upper 40's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  14 F°  22 F°  29 F°
 Feb  13 F°  22 F°  31 F°
 Mar  19 F°  30 F°  40 F°
 Apr  32 F°  43 F°  54 F°
 May  41 F°  54 F°  66 F°
 Jun  51 F°  63 F°  76 F°
 Jul  56 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Aug  54 F°  67 F°  79 F°
 Sep  48 F°  59 F°  71 F°
 Oct  38 F°  48 F°  58 F°
 Nov  30 F°  38 F°  45 F°
 Dec  21 F°  27 F°  34 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  30  3
 Feb  0  27  4
 Mar  0  28  2
 Apr  0  16  0
 May  0  5  0
 Jun  1  0  0
 Jul  2  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  1  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  20  0
 Dec  0  29  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  15  15 %
 Feb  1 "  11  16 %
 Mar  2 "  9  21 %
 Apr  2 "  10  30 %
 May  3 "  11  41 %
 Jun  3 "  10  52 %
 Jul  3 "  9  58 %
 Aug  4 "  11  57 %
 Sep  4 "  12  51 %
 Oct  4 "  14  39 %
 Nov  3 "  13  30 %
 Dec  2 "  16  20 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  33 "  29  15
 Feb  20 "  26  10
 Mar  10 "  19  6
 Apr  3 "  2  2
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  1 "  0  1
 Nov  11 "  7  5
 Dec  34 "  22  14


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Cost of Living for County of Antrim, MI

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Senior Assistance in County of Antrim, MI

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does County of Antrim Offer For Retirees?

Part time Senior jobs are readily available. Bellaire hosts several non-profit organizations that are always willing to accept new volunteers.

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