The 15 Best Cities in America to Grow Old

The 15 Best Cities in America to Grow Old

August 1, 2012

6. Des Moines, IA

General: 33rd
Health care: 19th
Wellness: 46th
Financial: 9th
Living Arrangements: 10th
Employment/education: 16th
Transportation: 45th
Community engagement: 4th

The takeaway from the survey: “Des Moines has dynamic financial services and insurance industries, and its economic outlook is bright. However, the car is still king in this mid-size Midwestern city, making it difficult for seniors who no longer drive. Des Moines ranks 45th out of 100 in the transportation/convenience indicator.”
General: 33rd<br>Health care: 19th<br>Wellness: 46th<br>Financial: 9th<br>Living Arrangements: 10th<br>Employment/education: 16th<br>Transportation: 45th<br>Community engagement: 4th<br><br><b>The takeaway from the survey:</b> “Des Moines has dynamic finaprevnext

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