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Florence, SC vs Elkin, NC

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- Elkin has 4.9% more rainy days than Florence.
- Elkin has 2.4% more Sunny Days than Florence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elkin scores 1.4% better than Florence
 Florence, SCElkin, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock123106
 Sunny211  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index5.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8962443
Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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Reviews for Elkin    4 Reviews

My family and I also live in State Road, which is just a few miles outside of Elkin. Let's start with the many many amazing things about the area: 1) The Elkin  More

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I moved here 21 years ago from East Tennessee to be with my estranged wife and unborn child. If not for them, I would never have came here. I am still trapped here.  More

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Elkin City Schools are some of the best in the nation! Elkin High School doesn't just meet a standard, but sets a bar that only two other schools in North Carolina  More

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