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Retirement Living In moab - Utah


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Area Description

Tourism largely occupies the region with attractions such as Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, the Colorado River, Dead Horse Point State Park, two riverside resorts, a dinosaur museum, Moab Giants and a great array of tours.
The Moab Library earned the Best Small Library in 2007 when it was new.
The Moab Regional Hospital replaced the 1950s Allen Memorial Hospital installment.
The Utah State University has a satellite campus in Moab with designs on an improved larger one in the near future.
UMTRA is removing the uranium tailing pond. As of fall 2015, 50% of it has been removed and transported to a less populated location north of Utah.
Synergy Company, and Intrepid Potash, plu governmental office for the city, county, school district and National Park Service are the larger non-tourism employers based in the city/county.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    Great outdoors with stunning red rock landscapes. All outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, rafting, paddleboarding, running, canyoneering, climbing, Jeeping, dirtbikes, ATV, UTV, Aquatic Center, Rec Center, horseback riding, golfing, Aerial Adventures, and more.
We have an amazing Senior Center that has many activities weekly indoors and outings for seniors.

Cultural Activities


Moab has Museums, local wineries, Music Festival, Folk Festival, Celtic Festival, Art Walk, Artists in the Park, Art Galeries, and shops. Lectures at the Library, and the Moab Information Center. Multi-Cultural Center to learn languages, satellite university for classes.

Public transportation


Canyonlands Regional Airport has daily direct flights to Denver, Colorado.

Medical Facilities


Moab Regional Hospital, Urgent Care and VA wellness office


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In moab, Utah?

For those of you that retire in moab, 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 low 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 moab such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining or nightlife. 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 low 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in moab 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 upper 70's and highs in the mid 90's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

If you retire in moab, 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 low 40's. Expect a few days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  31 F°  42 F°
 Feb  27 F°  38 F°  50 F°
 Mar  35 F°  48 F°  61 F°
 Apr  42 F°  56 F°  70 F°
 May  51 F°  66 F°  81 F°
 Jun  60 F°  76 F°  92 F°
 Jul  66 F°  82 F°  98 F°
 Aug  65 F°  80 F°  95 F°
 Sep  55 F°  70 F°  86 F°
 Oct  42 F°  57 F°  72 F°
 Nov  31 F°  43 F°  55 F°
 Dec  22 F°  33 F°  43 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  29  0
 Feb  0  21  0
 Mar  0  11  0
 Apr  0  3  0
 May  5  0  0
 Jun  19  0  0
 Jul  28  0  0
 Aug  25  0  0
 Sep  10  0  0
 Oct  0  3  0
 Nov  0  18  0
 Dec  0  28  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  4  18 %
 Feb  1 "  5  21 %
 Mar  1 "  6  23 %
 Apr  1 "  6  25 %
 May  1 "  5  29 %
 Jun  0 "  3  31 %
 Jul  1 "  5  41 %
 Aug  1 "  6  44 %
 Sep  1 "  5  36 %
 Oct  1 "  6  28 %
 Nov  1 "  5  23 %
 Dec  1 "  5  18 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  2 "  5  1
 Feb  1 "  2  1
 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  1 "  0  1
 Dec  3 "  2  2


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Cost of Living for moab, UT

moab, Utah cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

No affordable housing options at this time, however, local leaders working on the plans. We do not have a City property tax, and the certified Grand County property taxes have not been raised in 10 years.

Senior Assistance in moab, UT

moab, Utah offers the following assistance for seniors:
We have a new hospital, the Canyonlands Care Center for the elderly. The Grand Center is for seniors and has daily lunch for a minimal donation every day except Thursdays.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does moab Offer For Retirees?

Volunteer opportunities at the Library, Hospital. Workforce Services in the area can help to facilitate openings or requests for volunteers or jobs.

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