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Missoula Montana

Missoula is proud of its broad base of community efforts dedicated to the conservation of Missoula's place in the history of Montana. It was awarded the Preserve America Designation in 2006. In the same year, Missoula was designated as "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation, and has also received the Growth Award for outstanding achievement in urban forestry for 12 consecutive years. Population: As of 2011, Missoula's population is 68,216 people.

Climate: Missoula is fairly dry, with an annual average precipitation of 17.04 inches. Winters are cold and moderately snowy, summers are hot and dry, and spring and autumn are short and crisp in between.

Cost of living: http://www.areavibes.com states that the cost of living in Missoula is 1% less than the Montana average and 2% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: Housing, however, is relatively expensive. The median home cost in Missoula is $246,700 which is 52% greater than the Montana average and 29.9% greater than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: The University of Montana http://www.umt.edu/ is a major source of continuing education and fine arts entertainment.

Transportation:Missoula is famous among bicycle travelers, because of the presence of Adventure Cycling Association http://www.adventurecycling.org/, with a very large membership organization. Missoula International Airport http://www.flymissoula.com/ is the largest airport in western Montana and offers year-round direct flights to 7 destinations.

Travel and tourism: Missoula’s Chamber of Commerce has adopted the slogan, “Missoula, We Like it Here,” and they believe retirees will, too! Missoula’s vibrant community with its great diversity offers many opportunities for retirees seeking to experience the Montana quality of life. Check out http://www.missoulacvb.org/ for a complete listing of activities and events.

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