DC One of the Worst Places to Retire in the Nation: Report

WASHINGTON, DC — A new report claims that if you're going to retire, the District is not where you want to be thanks to adjusted cost of living, crime, a lack of elderly already living there and, of course, not enough golf courses.

WalletHub's 2017 edition of the Best and Worst States to Retire ranked D.C. 49th out of 50 U.S. states and the District. D.C. was dead last on the list in property crime rate, violent crime rate and golf courses per capita. It was second to last in adjusted cost of living, and 48th in percentage of the population aged 65 and older.

Life expectancy also lagged in the District, which ranked 43rd in that category. Surprisingly, we don't do well in museums either, ranking 35th in museums per capita.

WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District across a total of 31 metrics.

"If retirement is still a big question mark for you because of finances, consider relocating to a state that lets you keep more money in your pocket without requiring a drastic lifestyle change," WalletHub says in a statement. "To help you find that permanent, affordable place to call home, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 31 key indicators of retirement-friendliness. Our analysis examines affordability, health-related factors and overall quality of life."

The District didn't fare badly in all categories. It was tied for 3rd in the lowest annual cost of in-home services, and the report ranked D.C. second only to Alaska in terms of the highest percentage of the workforce aged 65 and older.

So which state topped the list as the best in the country to retire? Get ready for a shocker: Florida.

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