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Retiring to Stone County
LIVING IN STONE COUNTY
Retiring to Stone County
Stone County provides a great quality of life to its residents , and this is why many choose this southwestern Missouri location to retire . A low cost of living and the area ’ s natural beauty and recreational opportunities are top reasons retirees find themselves drawn here . If you want to fill your time by working a few hours , the area ’ s tourism industry offers many fun jobs that don ’ t seem like work at all .
“ We enjoy the relaxed lifestyle , and the scenery is beautiful down here . The best part of living here is the people . Residents are very , very open . They come from all different walks of life , but they have similar values .”
- Charlie & Diane Hackman
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