Where Does an Illinois Teacher Retire To?

You might expect Illinois teachers to clear out of here and head for warmer and more interesting locales upon retirement. You know, Florida, or Arizona. Some place like that.

The summer Topics & Report of the Illinois Teacher Retirement System had a map of the US showing where the states retired teachers were living.

As of May 31st, state listings went from lows of 5 in DC, 6 in RI,12 in ND, and 13 in Alaska. Other states of retirement choice were 632 CA, 629 Tx, 418 Arkansas, 259 Georgia, 238 in Nevada (including John) and 166 in NM.

What about the two that immediately come to mind when you think of retired folks, Arizona and Florida. They ranked numbers three and two in the standings with 1,477 and 3,028 respectively.

Well, then, what about the NUMBER 1 state? Hint, it's in the Midwest. States 4, 5, and 6 are here. Number 4 is Wisconsin with 1,379 (including Paul) , #5 is Missouri with 1,047, and Indiana #6 with 906.

The state most Illinois retirees choose is none other than ILLINOIS with 60,179!! Including two living right here at this old house. It is a great state to live in, especially in this area, where you also have Wisconsin as a playground. Then, there's the Chain of Lakes, and we're are definitely not flat around here. Then, of course, we have all those great old roads as well. That'd be Route 66, Lincoln Highway, and the National Highway.

Staying Put, at Least for Now, or Until the Property Taxes Get so High, I can't Afford Them Anymore. At the Rate they've Been Going UP, that Won't be TOO Long. --RoadDog