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Benson, AZ vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 62.4% more rainy days than Benson.
- Payson has 2.9% more Sunny Days than Benson.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 1.3% better than Benson
 Benson, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny278  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low28  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 9 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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