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Carefree, AZ vs Oro Valley, AZ

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- Oro Valley has 1.5% more rainy days than Carefree.
- Oro Valley has 3.8% less Sunny Days than Carefree.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Oro Valley scores 0.0% worse than Carefree
 Carefree, AZOro Valley, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1438
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock51106
 Sunny290  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10086
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock25432443
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 Oro Valley    5 Reviews

Some of these reviews are so inaccurate. Rentals for a 2-bedroom are closer to $1000/mo and up if you want to live in a safer neighborhood. People here are so intolerant  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here in Oro Valley for 3.8 years -love it here. however lack of cultural diversity, water and the 100+ heat each day for 3 months a year means that i am  More

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I am a retiree from New York. I moved to Tucson two years ago. Now we are about to buy a home in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I love this area. The mountains  More

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