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Abingdon, VA vs Rutherfordton, NC

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Highlights
- Rutherfordton has 15.5% more rainy days than Abingdon.
- Rutherfordton has 8.7% more Sunny Days than Abingdon.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rutherfordton scores 2.7% better than Abingdon
 Abingdon, VARutherfordton, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5238
 Snowfall12  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock9682443
Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 5 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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