Mesquite, NV, United States

With a population of just 20,471, Mesquite is a sleepy desert outpost that offers little beyond golf courses and casinos for retirees. The city's remote location 80 miles from Las Vegas means a persistent bureaucratic headache for residents, who must navigate the county government from afar. And while the Mojave Desert climate provides year-round warmth, the extreme temperature swings - over 100 degrees in summer, below freezing in winter - can be grueling. This is a place best suited for hardy retirees seeking a quiet, isolated life away from the crowds.