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Rankings for Modesto

Modesto Ranked
#39 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#42 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#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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#316 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Ocean Springs

Ocean Springs Ranked
#87 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Ocean Springs Ranked
#222 Best Green Cities
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Ocean Springs Ranked
#293 2005 Best Places to Live
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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 Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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