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Retirement Living In Gallipolis - Ohio


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Area Description

Gallipolis and Gallia County, Ohio is situated along the banks of the majestic Ohio River in southeastern Ohio.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   There are a variety of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities available for the entire family. There are also many historical attractions, museums, arts and theatre options in Gallipolis.

Cultural Activities
Gallia County and the Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre is home to the Ohio Valley Symphony, the only professional orchestra in southeastern Ohio. There are a couple of movie venues, and many annual events offering Live music to guests.

Public transportation
There are 2 airports within one hour of Gallipolis and one regional airport located in Gallipolis. We offer rental car services and transportation for medical purposes.

Medical Facilities


Locally, Gallia County is home to Holzer Health Systems and within a 30 minute drive in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, there is also Pleasant Valley Hospital.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Gallipolis, Ohio?

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

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 30's and highs in the mid 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Gallipolis!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Gallipolis such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Gallipolis!

Summertime in Gallipolis 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 70's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Gallipolis, 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 upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  23 F°  33 F°  42 F°
 Feb  25 F°  36 F°  46 F°
 Mar  32 F°  44 F°  56 F°
 Apr  41 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 May  51 F°  63 F°  76 F°
 Jun  60 F°  72 F°  84 F°
 Jul  65 F°  76 F°  87 F°
 Aug  63 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Sep  55 F°  68 F°  80 F°
 Oct  43 F°  56 F°  69 F°
 Nov  34 F°  46 F°  58 F°
 Dec  27 F°  36 F°  46 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  24  1
 Feb  0  22  0
 Mar  0  17  0
 Apr  0  5  0
 May  1  0  0
 Jun  5  0  0
 Jul  10  0  0
 Aug  9  0  0
 Sep  3  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  13  0
 Dec  0  22  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  12  25 %
 Feb  3 "  11  26 %
 Mar  4 "  12  32 %
 Apr  3 "  12  40 %
 May  5 "  13  51 %
 Jun  4 "  10  60 %
 Jul  4 "  10  64 %
 Aug  3 "  9  64 %
 Sep  3 "  8  57 %
 Oct  3 "  9  45 %
 Nov  3 "  11  36 %
 Dec  3 "  12  28 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  4 "  6  3
 Feb  3 "  3  2
 Mar  1 "  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  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  2  2


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Cost of Living for Gallipolis, OH

Gallipolis, Ohio cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options





 There are a variety of housing options available in Gallia County. There are a few different agencies that can assist with housing options that will suit everyone's needs.

Senior Assistance in Gallipolis, OH

Gallipolis, Ohio offers the following assistance for seniors:
There are many care facilities available as well as a Senior Resource Center that host many events and activities for seniors.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Gallipolis Offer For Retirees?

There are many non-profit organizations always searching for volunteers for their organization. We have historical museums, a regional arts facility and several community organizations available.

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