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Grand Island Nebraska

Located in the center of the state, Grand Island offers tourist attractions, an active trade center, employment opportunities, and human service programs to the agriculturally based area population. It is known as the retail hub of central Nebraska, and offers lodging, dining, shopping, entertainment, and information to the 30-plus rural communities in a 90-mile surrounding area. Population: Grand Island's population is 45,755 people (2011), and since 2000 it has enjoyed a population growth of 6.50 percent.

Climate: Grand Island receives 25 inches of rain per year. It has cold winters and hot, humid summers.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living is 2.2% greater than the Nebraska average, but 8% less than the national average.

Housing costs: The median home cost in Grand Island is $99,600 which is attractive for people retiring on a fixed income. While this is 21.9% greater than the Nebraska average, it is still 30.8% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Central Community College http://www.cccneb.edu/ is probably the retiree’s best bet for continuing education classes. Doane College http://www.doane.edu/ is a four-year institution which may also offer programs of interest to retirees.

Transportation:Central Nebraska Regional Airport http://www.flygrandisland.com/ is located in Grand Island, and is pleased to welcome Allegiant Air http://www.allegiantair.com/ which offers nonstop service to Las Vegas.

Travel and tourism: Retirees will enjoy visiting Stuhr Museum which Good Housekeeping has named as "one of the top 10 places to relive America's past." Grand Island has also been tagged as the number one place in the world for bird watchers. Visit their CVB web site for a complete list of attractions and events http://www.visitgrandisland.com/.

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