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Carefree, AZ vs Ketchum, ID

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Highlights
- Ketchum has 3.8% more rainy days than Carefree.
- Ketchum has 29.7% less Sunny Days than Carefree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchum scores 17.1% worse than Carefree
 Carefree, AZKetchum, IDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock78106
 Sunny290  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock58532443
Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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Reviews for Ketchum    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Small town life with the mountains to enjoy all four seasons. Great restaurants and shopping available though knowing where to go helps in keeping the costs reasonable.   More

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