200 Best Fishing in Retirement Locations

Location Number  56:

Ogallala, NE

Ogallala is a city in Keith County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,930 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Keith County. In the days of the Nebraska Territory, the city was a stop on the Pony Express and later along the transcontinental railroad. The Ogallala Aquifer was named after the city.

Ogallala is close to Lake McConaughy, a large man-made lake and a state recreation area with sandy beaches, boating, and swimming.

State Fish:

Channel catfish  Click this link for pictures and information.

Types of Fish:

http://www.geocities.com/gonfishin247/fishing/typesofish.htm

State Fish & Game Website:  (Licensing requirements & Etc)

http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/fishing/fishing.asp

Fishing Information Links:

http://www.aa-fishing.com/ne/nebraska-fishing.html

http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/fishing/guides/fishguide/fishguide.asp

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2005: $33,600 (it was $32,141 in 2000)

Ogallala	$33,600
Nebraska:	$43,849

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $72,000 (it was $67,600 in 2000)

Ogallala	$72,000
Nebraska:	$113,200

Geographic:

Elevation: 3223 feet

Land area: 3.35 square miles.

Population density: 1369 people per square mile

(low).

In-Depth Facts and Figures as listed below, plus other information:

·        Climate Charts

1.      Average Temperature

2.      Precipitation (Rain)

3.      Humidity

4.      Wind Speed (MPH)

5.      Snowfall

6.      Sunshine

7.      Cloudy Days

·        Tornado Activity History

·        Hospitals & Medical

·        Airports

·        Colleges/Universities

·        High Schools

·        Locations of Interest

·        Shopping Centers

·        Churches

·        Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Creeks/Parks

·        Tourist Attractions

·        Banks

·        Housing Costs Information

·        Crime Statistics

·        Radio Stations AM/FM

·        TV Broadcast Stations

·        Discussion Forums

For the above information and photos, click this link:

http://www.city-data.com/city/Ogallala-Nebraska.html

Total Tax Burden--Data for Calculation

http://www.retirementliving.com/RLstate2.html#NEBRASKA

Cost of Living Calculators Links:

http://cgi.money.cnn.com/tools/costofliving/costofliving.html?step=form&x=36&y=3

http://www.bankrate.com/brm/movecalc.asp

http://cityrating.com/costofliving.asp

http://www.relocationessentials.com/aff/www/tools/salary/col.aspx

http://swz.salary.com/CostofLivingWizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp