I was hoping to retire in the Black Hills of South Dakota BUT they have the worst medical/hospital (rapid city) that I have ever been to. We choose to retire in Kingland, TX. No state income taxes, retirement community, no snow (hubby happy) great property deals and Llano County property taxes are extremely low. Within one hour of the 7th best hospital in the nation for its size (Fredericksburg TX) and 50 minutes from Austin Heart Hospital (top3 in nation). AND has a wonderful, great, quilt shop.