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Bessemer, MI vs Terra Alta, WV

#7 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)

#12 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)

#22 Emerging Metropolitan Areas

#196 Best Green Cities

Winter lake effect snow 200 inches average) and the hills and trails to go with it. Spring melt makes for great waterfall viewing, as well as river kayaking. Summer  More

I am the recent retired superintendent of the Bessemer Area Schools 12 of the past 17 years. We currently invest better than $7,300 per student per year. In addition  More

I only lived in Bessemer, MI for one year, but I loved it there. If you love winter sports it's a paradise. It's a very small town so I think most of the local youth  More