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Independence, MO vs Ocala, FL

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- People living in Ocala are 18.0% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Independence
 Independence, MOOcala, FLUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock35.4%49.4%
 Baptist13.4%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.4%0.6%
 Catholic10.6%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock0.7%2.1%
 Lutheran1.6%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock2.4%1.9%
 Methodist5.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock1.2%1.7%
 Other Christian11.1%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Eastern0.3%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.4%0.9%
Reviews for Independence    10 Reviews

The ice age sent glaciers sweeping south, ending at what is the edge of the Missouri River. Independence, Missouri, has artesian water straight from this glacial melt  More

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Over 12 years ago

I've lived here pretty much all my life, and I have to say, I'm ready to get out. I'm not sure if the crime here has just skyrocketed over recent years, or if I was just  More

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Over 13 years ago

Independence, Missouri is just like any other fairly large, fairly old town. A city approaching 200 years old and having nearly 120,000 residents is going to have both  More

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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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