McCordsville 55+ Active Adult Retirement Communities

McCordsville is a rural suburb of Indianapolis, with a population of just 8,592 residents enjoy small town living with easy access to the many natural areas surrounding the town as well as city amenities in Indianapolis. Retirees in McCordsville 55+ communities enjoy a low cost of living, lower than average crime rate and non-taxed Social Security.

Cost of Living & Taxes

Housing and grocery costs are fairly low in Indiana giving the state an overall lower cost of living than the national average.

McCordsville sales tax is 7%, groceries, prescription drugs and medical supplies are exempt from sales tax in Indiana. McCordsville is in Hancock County, the average property tax in Hancock County is 0.87%. Income tax in Indiana averages 4.95% and may include county or municipal taxes. Social Security is not taxed but retirement income from pensions & retirement accounts are taxable.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are a variety of leisure options for active adults in the McCordsville area, including:

Art & performances

• • Ruoff Music Center

Historical sites and museums

• • Conner Prairie

Outdoor activities

• • Fort Harrison State Park
  • Old Oakland Golf Club
  • Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve
  • Winding Ridge Golf Club

Climate

The McCordsville area sees about 21 inches of rain per year, much of it falling during the month of May. Average winter temperatures range from 21° to 33°. Summer in McCordsville is warm and humid with summer temperatures averaging between 66° and 82° with 80% humidity. Average snowfall in McCordsville is 8 inches with the highest chance of snow during the month of February.

Health Care

The nearest hospitals to McCordsville are:

Ascension St. Vincent Fishers in Fishers is 5.9 miles from McCordsville. Ascension St. Vincent Fishers is a small hospital with just 46 beds but the hospital has received the PRC National Excellence in Healthcare, 5 star Award for overall quality of care for emergency department services.

Community Hospital North in Indianapolis is 6.4 miles from McCordsville. Community Hospital North has 328 beds and is certified by The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center. U.S. News & World Report ranks them as high performing in nephrology, stroke care, hip fracture treatment, and COPD care.

Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield is 11.1 miles from McCordsville. Hancock Regional Hospital is a 95 bed facility which has received the Leapfrog Hospital recognition for patient safety. They are accredited by the American College of Radiology, American Diabetes Association, College of American Pathologists, and Society of Chest Pain Centers.