Amarillo, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 194,342 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The city's flat topography leads to windy winters.
Geography
Amarillo is located in the center of the Texas panhandle.
Cultural Attractions
Amarillo boasts the Cadillac Ranch, a display of old Cadillacs buried nose-down in a field, standing at the same angle as the Great Pyramids of Cheops.
Recreation
The Palo Duro Canyon State Park features 120-mile-long canyon, and offers horseback riding and hiking.
Fun Fact
Amarillo's Big Texan Steak Ranch gives out free 72-ounce steak dinners to anyone who can finish the steak in an hour.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 4 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 22.0% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 17 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 9 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 6 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 14 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $52,866 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $40,150 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $33,374 |
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