Retiring in Clinton
Retiring in Clinton offers genuinely affordable housing and a real, in-city hospital, backed by Iowa's Social Security tax exemption.
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Learn moreIowa's real Social Security and retirement tax exemption
Iowa fully exempts qualifying retirement income and Social Security benefits from state income tax for taxpayers 55 or older, per House File 2317 (signed 2022, effective 2023) -- a real, genuine advantage for retirees.
A real, in-city hospital
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center (249 beds) sits inside town limits -- a real, meaningful advantage for retirees who prioritize proximity to emergency and specialty care.
Genuinely affordable housing for downsizing retirees
Clinton's median home price ($115,400-$129,168) runs genuinely well below Iowa's statewide average, a real advantage for retirees relocating on a fixed income.
Key takeaways
- Iowa's Social Security and retirement tax exemption applies fully to qualifying Clinton retirees.
- MercyOne Clinton Medical Center gives retirees a real, in-city healthcare-access advantage.
- Clinton's genuinely affordable housing benefits retirees relocating on a fixed income.
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