Manhattan Mental Health Counseling's study identifies top retirement destinations for women across all 50 states, focusing on various factors like cost of living, health care, and community engagement. Nebraska is highlighted as the best state for women in retirement, noted for its affordable living and robust healthcare system. South Dakota and Iowa are also recommended, featuring excellent hospital ratings and high life expectancies. Other states in the top ten include Kansas, Mississippi, and Florida, with Hawaii noted for having the longest female life expectancy.
Nebraska tops the list with an affordable cost of living index of 93.1, a strong health care system with an average hospital rating of 3.75, and numerous community centers per capita.
Following in a close second is South Dakota, which had the best hospital ratings in the nation, with an average of 4.03, making it a top choice for retirees seeking quality health care and affordability.
Rounding out the top three is Iowa, which stands out for its long female life expectancy at 80.4 years and also has a high density of parks.
For the longest life expectancy for women, Hawaii leads, but the study emphasizes affordability as crucial, placing Nebraska at the forefront for retiring women.
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