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Retirement Living In Lake Texoma area/Southeast Oklahoma


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Area Description

Marshall County may be the smallest county in Oklahoma, but it is filled with numerous attractions available year round for the whole family. Marshall County is conveniently located two hours from both Dallas/Ft. Worth and Oklahoma City; and 30 miles from both Durant, OK to the east and Ardmore, OK to the west.

Lake Texoma offers every kind of water entertainment and outdoor recreational activities, including: year round fishing/boating, swimming, skiing, wakeboarding, marinas, and camp grounds. Bird watching and hunting are other activities available. Lake Texoma has something for everyone in every season!

Golfers are in luck with two excellent courses to use in Marshall County. The championship Chickasaw Pointe Golf Resort, on US 70, has a world-class layout of nearly 7,000 yards of scenic rolling hills, picturesque lake views, and super-smooth bent-grass greens. The Buncombe Creek Golf Course, located in a beautiful rural area, offers an ever-changing course to meet the levels of performance of any golfer.

Marshall County supports civic and cultural interests with the Madill Art Club & the Genealogical & Historical Society and Museum. The Madill Art Club meets monthly with artists sharing painting tips and techniques. The annual Madill Art Show, held in October in the Madill Community Center in City Park, features amateur and professional artists from Southern Oklahoma and North Texas competing for prize money and ribbons. The show features several hundred entries of original oils, watercolors, mixed media, pottery, sculpture and junior division entries. The Museum of Southern Oklahoma began preserving yesterday for Marshall County in 1975. Since then, it has continued to bring together and assist those interested in the discovery and collection of the history and genealogy of Marshall County. Also available is specialized family and genealogical research.

Marshall County offers a variety of shopping. From specialty stores, boutiques, clothing stores, department stores, antique shops, to crafts and collectibles, there is something for everyone! Shop Marshall County held annually in November and December, encourages shoppers to shop in Marshall County. Winners receive Chamber Bucks to make additional purchases with the Shop Marshall County merchants.

Includes Cities/Towns: Kingston, Madill.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Marshall County is home to the National Sand Bass Festival - Madill's "Jumpin' Little Summer Fest", which is held the first full week in June, and attracts 30,000 people each year from all across the United States. Held on Madill's town square, the festival features a carnival, an arts and crafts fair, food booths and an entertainment slate. Annual events also include the King Sandie Fun Run, King Sandie Fishing Tournament, and the 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. There are also terrapin races, a car show, talent search, and games and competitions for children. Free Nightly Concerts featuring local bands, gospel singing, talent search winners, and well known Nashville Recording Artists.

Marshall County is also home to 2 big rodeo events each year. The Madill FFA Rodeo occurs in April and is the oldest rodeo in Oklahoma. July brings the 66th annual Madill Round Up Club Rodeo. Each showcases rodeo competitors and have earned state and national recognitions.

The Reuel Little Classic is an annual 5K, 10K and a half-marathon run which honors long-time attorney and political figure Reuel W. Little and is quickly becoming one of the best organized, best attended runs in the state. The run takes place every October in Madill.

Cultural Activities
Marshall County supports civic and cultural interests with the Madill Art Club & the Genealogical & Historical Society and Museum. The Madill Art Club meets monthly with artists sharing painting tips and techniques. The annual Madill Art Show, held in October in the Madill Community Center in City Park, features amateur and professional artists from Southern Oklahoma and North Texas competing for prize money and ribbons. The show features several hundred entries of original oils, watercolors, mixed media, pottery, sculpture and junior division entries.

The Museum of Southern Oklahoma began preserving yesterday for Marshall County in 1975. Since then, it has continued to bring together and assist those interested in the discovery and collection of the history and genealogy of Marshall County. Also available is specialized family and genealogical research.

Public transportation
J.A.M.M Transit is the public transportation provider for Marshall County. J.A.M.M. Transit’s goal is to provide the best possible transportation service to its residents. Buses and vans are lift or ramp-equipped so they are accessible for people who use a mobility device or cannot climb steps. Drivers receive special training in assisting people with disabilities. Cost is only $1/trip.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Lake Texoma area/Southeast Oklahoma?

For those of you that retire in Lake Texoma area/Southeast Oklahoma, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Lake Texoma area/Southeast Oklahoma 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 low 70's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect a few days of rain.

If you retire in Lake Texoma area/Southeast Oklahoma, 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 mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  31 F°  41 F°  52 F°
 Feb  35 F°  46 F°  57 F°
 Mar  42 F°  53 F°  65 F°
 Apr  51 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 May  61 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Jun  69 F°  79 F°  88 F°
 Jul  73 F°  83 F°  94 F°
 Aug  72 F°  83 F°  94 F°
 Sep  64 F°  75 F°  86 F°
 Oct  53 F°  64 F°  76 F°
 Nov  42 F°  53 F°  64 F°
 Dec  33 F°  43 F°  53 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  18  0
 Feb  0  11  0
 Mar  0  4  0
 Apr  0  0  0
 May  2  0  0
 Jun  12  0  0
 Jul  24  0  0
 Aug  24  0  0
 Sep  9  0  0
 Oct  1  0  0
 Nov  0  5  0
 Dec  0  15  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  6  31 %
 Feb  3 "  6  35 %
 Mar  4 "  7  41 %
 Apr  4 "  6  50 %
 May  5 "  9  61 %
 Jun  5 "  7  68 %
 Jul  3 "  4  69 %
 Aug  2 "  5  68 %
 Sep  4 "  6  62 %
 Oct  5 "  7  52 %
 Nov  3 "  6  43 %
 Dec  3 "  6  34 %

Snow

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


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