Hmmm, trying to think of how to promote Oklahoma. Our license plate slogan used to be "Oklahoma is OK" which I always thought was the same as putting on, "Hi, we're mediocre."

Seriously, though... if you spend a little time looking around - it's actually kinda neat! Desert-like scrub in the southwest, some big sand dune-y areas in the northwest and hills / forests in the east. Lots of great fishing lakes & rivers and the Wichita Mountain range (while ancient and worn down to nubs) are awesome for hiking, climbing and exploring. Most of these various terrains are about 2-3 hours away from the near-exact center of the state, Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City-life is also also diverse. Like any major city there are rich and impoverished areas intermixed with phenomenally wonderful schools and universities. Rabid allegiance to collage sports, OKC Thunder basketball and minor league hockey & baseball. We have plenty of world class employers interested in engineering talent.

Housing? Cost of living? WOW! Cheap, cheap, cheap!

May not be a first choice for those not willing to go out of their way for outdoor excitement, but due to the low cost of living is a prime early retirement spot.