The Area
Southwest Missouri enjoys an excellent climate for year-around golf. Coldest months are January and February which average lows of about 30 degrees and highs of about 50 degrees. Snowfalls are usually one to four inches and generally melt in a day or two. Warmest months are July and August which average highs of about 91 degrees and lows of about 65 degrees.
There is a very low cost of living as compared to most parts of the country. Southwest Missouri has been identified by many organizations as a prime retirement destination as well as a good area in which to raise a family.
Real estate taxes are relatively low, crime is virtually absent, public schools are generally small and well-rated, air and water quality are excellent and outdoor recreation is abundant.
Branson Creek Golf Club (ranked #74 by Golf Magazine on its list of top 100 courses you can play in America) is just a short drive away.
Springfield, Missouri and Bentonville, Arkansas have the closest airports of size (Kansas City, MO or Tulsa, OK offer International Airports). Healthcare is very nearby with a hospital in Berryville, AR (20 minutes away). In Shell Knob, there is the St. Johns Clinic (a branch of St Johns Health Systems-one of the nations leading health care systems) conveniently located only 10 minutes away. These is also The Skaggs Regional Medical Center located in Branson which is just 45 minutes away.
Other features:
- There are 5 local marinas with boat rentals.
- 14 local denominations of churches are available.
- Local schools have a less than an 18 to 1 teacher to student ratio throughout grades K-12.
- There are many local Community Organizations to become involved with as you please.