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Retirement Living In Meigs County-Decatur - Tennessee
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Meigs County-Decatur is located 50 miles from Knoxville and 50 miles from Chattanooga. The main highway is State Highway 58 going North to South and Interstate 75 is accessed by State Highway 30 which runs East to West. Meigs County is a small county population wise having approximately 7,000 residents. Decatur is the county seat and the Courthouse is located right in the middle of the little town. There is only one other town in Meigs County and it is Ten Mile. We are right on Watts Bar Lake, the Hiwassee River and the Tennessee River. The Ten Mile area is right on Watts Bar Lake and is a lovely area. The county is long and narrow being 5 miles wide and 50 miles long. The county in the South is split by the Hiwassee River and it is also a beautiful water sport area. The property tax rate is considered very low for the area. There are 4 schools in Meigs County. 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school and one high school. There are approximately 6 industrial businesses in the area.
Region Characteristics
Urban / City
Rural
Nearby military base
Suburban / Large Community
College Town
Lively downtown business center
Commuter Town
Coastal community
Area Amenities
Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
Access To Green Space
Fairs & Festivals
Outdoor Concerts
Bike Paths
Fishing
Running Paths
Beach
Golf Course
Shopping
Boating
Hiking
Skiing
Bowling
Hunting
Sporting Events
Casino
Indoor Swim Facilities
Tennis
Continuing Education
Lake
State Park
Dining/Nightlife
Movie Cinemas
Walking Paths
Exercise Facilities
National Park
There is fishing, skiing and water sports.
Cultural Activities
Arts
Lectures
Museums
Ballet
Library
Symphony
Concerts
Live music series
Theater
Films
Public transportation
Bus
Rental cars
Train
Nearby major airport
Subway
VA transportation
Nearby cruise terminal
Taxi
Medical Facilities
Major Hospital
Wellness center
VA Hospital
What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Meigs County-Decatur, Tennessee?
For those of you that retire in Meigs County-Decatur, 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 upper 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter.
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 a lot of rainy days in the Spring.
Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the mid 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's. Expect some days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Summer.
If you retire in Meigs County-Decatur, 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 low 70'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
26
F°
37
F°
47
F°
Feb
29
F°
41
F°
52
F°
Mar
35
F°
48
F°
62
F°
Apr
43
F°
57
F°
70
F°
May
53
F°
65
F°
78
F°
Jun
62
F°
73
F°
85
F°
Jul
66
F°
77
F°
88
F°
Aug
65
F°
76
F°
88
F°
Sep
58
F°
70
F°
82
F°
Oct
45
F°
58
F°
72
F°
Nov
36
F°
48
F°
60
F°
Dec
29
F°
39
F°
50
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
22
0
Feb
0
18
0
Mar
0
13
0
Apr
0
3
0
May
0
0
0
Jun
5
0
0
Jul
11
0
0
Aug
10
0
0
Sep
3
0
0
Oct
0
3
0
Nov
0
12
0
Dec
0
21
0
Rain & Humidity
Month
Rainfall
Rainy Days
Humidity
Jan
5
"
11
30
%
Feb
5
"
11
33
%
Mar
5
"
11
38
%
Apr
5
"
10
46
%
May
5
"
12
57
%
Jun
4
"
11
66
%
Jul
5
"
12
69
%
Aug
4
"
9
68
%
Sep
5
"
8
62
%
Oct
3
"
8
51
%
Nov
5
"
9
41
%
Dec
5
"
11
33
%
Snow
Month
Snowfall
Snow On Ground Days
Snowy Days
Jan
1
"
1
1
Feb
1
"
0
1
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
1
"
0
1
Natural Disaster Areas
Earthquakes
Hurricanes
Wildfires
Floods
Tornadoes
Volcanoes
Cost of Living for
Meigs County-Decatur, TN
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Senior Assistance in
Meigs County-Decatur, TN
Meigs County-Decatur, Tennessee offers the following assistance for seniors:
Elder-care facilities
Meals on Wheels
Van services for seniors
Home care
Senior center
Visiting nurses
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