India, April 14 -- Small town living appeals to many retirees for its slower pace of life, more affordable lifestyle, and safety. If you're considering a move to a quieter community, Investopedia has recently identified the top small towns for retirement.

The company considered places with fewer than 20,000 residents from its general list of the 100 best places to retire in the United States. Affordability, health care access, community events, and other factors determined which towns made the list.

Florida-the country's most popular retirement state-dominated with nine communities: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach, Cypress Lake, Englewood, Homosassa Springs, Indialantic, Sebring, South Beach, and Southgate. Part of Florida's continued appea...