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Jackson Ranked
#4 Most Affordable Colleges
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Jackson Ranked
#58 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Between international terrorism and a struggling economy, today’s Americans are faced with more stress than ever. In this new st... Read More

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#98 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#294 Best Green Cities
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#304 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Port Orange

Port Orange Ranked
#14 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Florida is running out of water to meet the needs of its grow... Read More

Port Orange Ranked
#60 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Port Orange Ranked
#66 2005 Best Places to Live
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Port Orange Ranked
#78 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

Port Orange Ranked
#92 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Everybody gets a headache now and then, but did you know that the severe headaches known as migraines affect over 29 million Am... Read More

Port Orange Ranked
#227 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Jackson    11 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Let me tell you. Jackson Tennessee has become a literal hell hole. This is where America sends it's dreams to die. The city is riddled with crime and it's a small city  More

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We moved to Jackson in 2015 and have enjoyed getting to know this great community. We are pleased with the hospitality of the residents here. We have 4 Colleges and  More

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Over 10 years ago

West TN is hot and humid during the months of May, June, July, August, and  More

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Reviews for Port Orange    5 Reviews

Port Orange WAS great 10 years ago. It's been on a slow decline for 10 years now. I really like my neighborhood. The schools are good, and the place is safe. The  More

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I've lived in this city for over 15 yrs. It USED TO BE a great place to live. It is now extremely over-developed. The traffic on Dunlawton, Nova and Clyde Morris can  More

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Over 8 years ago

I live here. I have lived in North Florida, and South Florida, and now here. It is a lovely town. I love how they leave natural trees and hammocks when they build. I  More

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