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Jackson receives high ranking in AARP Livability Index

CHEYENNE (WNE) — AARP recently released its Livability Index, a list of the most livable communities in the country recently, with Jackson ranking in the top 10 in the nation for communities with a population between 5000 and 24,999.

The AARP Livability Index evaluates and ranks communities based on various factors that contribute to residents’ quality of life. It looks at everything from homes and transportation to health and community engagement.

Jackson was ranked ninth in the Livability Index’ Small Communities category. Aspen, Colo.;...