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Belton, TX vs Rio Rancho, NM

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Highlights
- Rio Rancho has 67.2% less rainy days than Belton.
- Rio Rancho has 20.3% more Sunny Days than Belton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 5.5% better than Belton
 Belton, TXRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny227  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low36  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index5.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 6 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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