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Rankings for Modesto

Modesto Ranked
#39 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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Modesto Ranked
#42 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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Modesto Ranked
#93 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Modesto Ranked
#215 Best Green Cities
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Modesto Ranked
#316 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Lima

Lima Ranked
#47 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Lima Ranked
#71 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Lima Ranked
#276 2005 Best Places to Live
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Lima Ranked
#324 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 4 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Lima    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

This is the most depressed city I have ever been in. It is a ghetto town and is very sad. The mall has nothing to offer and many retailers have moved out. Their style  More

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Over 16 years ago

Want to know what the best thing is about Lima? Nothing! Most places have at least a few things that make them unique and appealing. Not Lima; as a matter of fact, I am  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up around Dayton/ Lima area. We are seriously thinking of moving someplace warmer - south east. We have lived here because this is where our family if from. We  More

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