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Franklin, NC vs Benson, NC

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 Franklin, NCBenson, NCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock47.338.1
 Snowfall5.4  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days124.6107.8106.2
 Sunny212  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock89.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low23.5  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.57
 UV Index4.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.21192432443
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Benson is located at the crossroads of 95 and 40 which should be a bustling location full of life, progress, dining and entertainment. Unfortunately Benson has been  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you don't meet a certain salary range and stay in a certain neighborhood your child may be named a low income, low achiever with low test scores. Seriously,they are  More

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