Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 6 - Economic Development
Part 4 - Community Services
Chapter 5 - Hometown Mississippi Retirement
Rule 6-4-5.4 - Quality of Life
Current through September 24, 2024
The community's quality of life will be assessed by, but not limited to, the following:
A. Hospital: There must be a hospital within a 30-minute drive of the community and, preferably, closer.
B. Adequate Medical Services: Includes emergency services for stabilization and/or
C. referral/transport.
D. Available Housing: The community must have an adequate supply of both resale housing and rental housing sufficient to meet the needs of potential new retiree residents.
E. Adult Education: Opportunities through local community college, local university or branch of either.
F. Available Goods and Services: Shopping, restaurants, pharmacies, etc.
G. Recreation: Opportunities for retirees, such as golf, walking, exercising, etc.
H. Cultural Opportunities: Theater, art gallery, recitals, etc.
I. Crime Rate: Crime rate comparable to the national average.
J. Civic/Community Pride: Includes intangibles such as appearance or "curb appeal" of the entrances into and out of the downtown area; living conditions such as quality of housing, public safety, and environmental quality; economic equity and vitality; culture and heritage.
Miss. Code Ann. § 57-64-1 etseq. (Rev. 2008).
