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Apex, NC vs Oak Ridge, TN

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- Oak Ridge has 13.1% more rainy days than Apex.
- Oak Ridge has 5.9% less Sunny Days than Apex.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oak Ridge scores 3.9% worse than Apex
 Apex, NCOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5338
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock125106
 Sunny221  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8986
 Avg. Jan. Low29  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8502443
Reviews for Apex    11 Reviews

We moved here from western NY last year. It was hard to leave a solid school system, a house almost paid for, with a yard, and NO HOA. However, jobs were just not there  More

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Over 11 years ago

My introduction to Apex, NC came in July 2009 I was on my way to Florida. On the third day, plans changed due to friend's vehicle malfunction. I stayed in Apex for 9  More

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Over 14 years ago

Apex has a small town atmosphere, but is convenient to the Research Triangle area of North  More

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Reviews for Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 5 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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