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Retirement Living In Ohio Appalachian Country


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Area Description

Located in the foothills of the Ohio Appalachian Country, Chillicothe is less than 50 miles south of Columbus. Ross County is home to many historical locations including "Tecumseh" Outdoor Drama, Adena Mansion & Gardens, and nominee for World Heritage Inscription, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

Includes Cities/Towns: Bainbridge, Chillicothe, Clarksburg, Frankfort, Greenfield, Londonderry.

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    For outdoor enthusiasts, Ross County not only has a National Park, but 5 State Parks within the county. Ross County is a great destination for exploring the foothills, fishing, hunting, canoeing and just enjoying the great outdoors. Chillicothe has many of your favorite restaurants, but we encourage visitors to sample local flavors at our locally owned establishments. Stroll through historical downtown Chillicothe and discover some the locally owned shops and enjoy the beautiful architecture.

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What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Ohio Appalachian Country?

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

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Ohio Appalachian Country! Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Ohio Appalachian Country such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 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 Ohio Appalachian Country!

Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the low 70's and highs in the low 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 60's. Expect a few days above 90°. Humidity may feel "sticky" with muggy evenings. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

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

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  21 F°  29 F°  37 F°
 Feb  23 F°  32 F°  42 F°
 Mar  31 F°  41 F°  52 F°
 Apr  41 F°  53 F°  64 F°
 May  51 F°  62 F°  73 F°
 Jun  60 F°  71 F°  81 F°
 Jul  64 F°  74 F°  84 F°
 Aug  62 F°  73 F°  84 F°
 Sep  54 F°  66 F°  78 F°
 Oct  43 F°  54 F°  66 F°
 Nov  34 F°  44 F°  54 F°
 Dec  25 F°  33 F°  41 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  26  2
 Feb  0  23  1
 Mar  0  18  0
 Apr  0  6  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  5  0  0
 Aug  5  0  0
 Sep  1  0  0
 Oct  0  4  0
 Nov  0  14  0
 Dec  0  23  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  11  23 %
 Feb  3 "  10  25 %
 Mar  4 "  11  31 %
 Apr  4 "  12  40 %
 May  5 "  12  51 %
 Jun  4 "  10  60 %
 Jul  4 "  10  65 %
 Aug  3 "  8  64 %
 Sep  3 "  8  56 %
 Oct  3 "  9  45 %
 Nov  3 "  10  36 %
 Dec  3 "  11  27 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  6 "  8  4
 Feb  5 "  6  3
 Mar  2 "  2  1
 Apr  1 "  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  3 "  4  2


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Cost of Living for Ohio Appalachian Country

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Senior Assistance in Ohio Appalachian Country

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Ohio Appalachian Country Offer For Retirees?

Major employers in Ross County include Adena Health System, Kenworth, and Glatfelter. Volunteer opportunities are abundant in Chillicothe with lots of Non-Profit entities.

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