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Retirement Living in Shippensburg - Pennsylvania


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Area Description

We are a rural, college town, that is located in the scenic Cumberland Valley of South Central Pennsylvania, directly on the line between Franklin and Cumberland counties. With the nearby Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81, it is just a short driving distance from many metropolitan centers, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City.

Region Characteristics





Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
  

Cultural Activities
Craft festivals, downtown festivals, SHAPE Art Gallery, The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center The Thought Lot, Shippensburg Historical Society and Shippensburg Station (railroad museum).

Public transportation

Medical Facilities


Walk-In/Urgent Care Center facility. Approximately 20 min. drive to hospitals in Chambersburg and Carlisle, PA and approximately 45 min. drive to facilities in Hagerstown, MD and approx. 45-60 min. drive to Harrisburg, PA facilities.

Climate

Monthly Temperatures / Rainfall

 Month  Low  Avg  High  Rain
 Jan  22.0 F°  29.5 F°  37.0 F°  2.9 "
 Feb  24.0 F°  33.0 F°  42.0 F°  2.8 "
 Mar  31.0 F°  41.0 F°  51.0 F°  3.6 "
 Apr  41.0 F°  52.0 F°  63.0 F°  3.5 "
 May  51.0 F°  62.0 F°  73.0 F°  4.0 "
 Jun  60.0 F°  71.0 F°  82.0 F°  3.6 "
 Jul  64.0 F°  75.0 F°  86.0 F°  3.9 "
 Aug  62.0 F°  73.0 F°  84.0 F°  3.1 "
 Sep  55.0 F°  65.5 F°  76.0 F°  3.8 "
 Oct  43.0 F°  54.0 F°  65.0 F°  3.0 "
 Nov  35.0 F°  44.0 F°  53.0 F°  3.2 "
 Dec  26.0 F°  33.5 F°  41.0 F°  3.2 "


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. 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. 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 mid 40's. Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the upper 30's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 20's.

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Cost of Living for Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Assistance in Shippensburg, PA

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania offers the following assistance for seniors:

Job or Volunteer Opportunities

There are many non-profit organizations in Shippensburg with volunteer opportunities.

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