Powder Springs, GA 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

Climate & Geography

Located in Northern Georgia, Powder Springs experiences a humid subtropical climate characterized by warm summers and mild winters with short cold spells. The city has all four seasons, and elevation helps regulate summer temperatures. Precipitation is high all year, but snow is rare.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

Like much of Georgia, Powder Springs has plentiful outdoor recreation. The Lost Mountain Park offers residents pavilions and fields for community events, as well as fishing at the lake. The wooded trails of Powder Springs Park are also popular, as well as their annual fireworks. Located just a half-hour away is the Sweetwater Creek State Park for even more boating, fishing, and walking trails. The city also has trails that lead to the Silver Comet Trail, a popular 61.5-mile long trail through Georgia for walking, running, and cycling.

Historic Downtown Powder Springs is the cultural center of the city with specialty shops, events and festivals, and a museum. The town square has been recently redeveloped to feature a pedestrian mall, live music stage, landscaping, and water sculpture. The area also has new restaurants and retail shops.

Residents seeking even more amenities can easily travel to Atlanta, just under an hour away.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The cost of living in Powder Springs is just above the national average because of high transportation costs. Housing costs match the national average, while groceries, utilities, and health care are all below average.

Georgia does not tax Social Security, and while other forms of retirement income are taxed, there are large exclusions available to retirees. Similarly, the state offers a double homestead exemption to eligible retirees to help with property taxes. Sales taxes are somewhat higher than average.

Health Care

The Atlanta metro area scores well in Gallup’s Well-Being Index, ranking in the top 60 communities across the country.

There are no hospitals in Powder Springs, but there are several hospitals nearby that are rated as high performing by U.S. News. These include the WellStar Hospitals in Austell, Douglasville, and Hiram. Emory University Hospital and Emory University Hospital Midtown in Atlanta are nationally ranked.