Ivan Gillis

200 Best Fishing in Retirement Locations

Location Number  74:

Rolla, MO

Rolla is a city in Phelps County, Missouri, United States, midway between the larger cities of St. Louis and Springfield. The population was 16,367 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Phelps County.  The Rolla Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Phelps County.

Rolla is an important center for state and federal education and research in science and technology. It is the home of the Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly known as the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy and then as the University of Missouri--Rolla. In addition, the US Geological Survey operates a large regional facility with various centers: the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center III, the Missouri Water Science Center, the Mid-Continent Geographic Science Center, National Spatial Data Infrastructure Partnership Office Liaisons, and the Rolla Science Information and Library Services office. The headquarters of the Mark Twain National Forest, the only United States National Forest in Missouri, is also located in Rolla.

In addition, this is part of the Ozark Highlands American Viticultural Area, with vineyards established first by Italian immigrants to the area.

With numerous settlers from the South, many residents of Rolla leaned toward the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The town was taken by Union forces in June, 1861. They built two minor forts during their occupation, Fort Wyman and Fort Dette.

State Fish:

Channel catfish
(fish)

Paddlefish
(aquatic animal)

Click the above links for pictures and more information.

Types of Fish:

http://mdc.mo.gov/fish/fishid/mofish.htm

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

http://mdc.mo.gov/fish/

Fishing Information Links:

http://www.aa-fishing.com/mo/missouri-fishing.html

http://www.rollacity.org/parks/fishing.shtm

http://www.tightline.biz/links.htm

Income & Housing Costs Numbers:

Estimated median household income in 2006: $29,100 (it was $26,479 in 2000)

Rolla	$29,100
Missouri:	$42,841

Estimated median house/condo value in 2006: $100,700 (it was $78,700 in 2000)

Rolla	$100,700
Missouri:	$131,900

Geographic:

Elevation: 1119 feet

Land area: 11.3 square miles.

Population density: 1633 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/Rolla-Missouri.html

Total Tax Burden--Data for Calculation

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

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