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New River, AZ vs Carefree, AZ

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- Carefree has 2.2% less rainy days than New River.
- Carefree has 2.0% less Sunny Days than New River.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Carefree scores 1.3% better than New River
 New River, AZCarefree, AZUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1338
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock40106
 Sunny296  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10286
 Avg. Jan. Low43  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.67
 UV Index6.4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock23822443
Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and Realtor® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 12 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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Reviews for Carefree    4 Reviews

Carefree is not the laid back community it once was. It’s inundated with bikers because of the town of Cave Creek, which is a haven for Bikers and “Forever Trump” cult  More

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Over 9 years ago

Delightful from Mid-Oct thru Mid-May. Very hot in summer but the dryness does allow for more activities than a humid climate does. I can testify to that, having lived in  More

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Over 16 years ago

Life in Carefree is definitely free and easy. Part Cowboy and part resort there is peace and quiet all around. If you love the old west than you are in the heart of it  More

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