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Akron, OH vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- Roanoke Rapids has 19.9% more rainy days than Akron.
- Roanoke Rapids has 27.4% more Sunny Days than Akron.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Roanoke Rapids scores 8.7% better than Akron
 Akron, OHRoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4638
 Snowfall42  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock107106
 Sunny164  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low20  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index3.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1572443
Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 4 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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