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Independence, OR vs Payson, AZ

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- Payson has 49.9% less rainy days than Independence.
- Payson has 79.9% more Sunny Days than Independence.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Payson scores 6.8% better than Independence
 Independence, ORPayson, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2238
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock65106
 Sunny159  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low35  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.97
 UV Index3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock49212443
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 6 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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