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Rankings for Ocala

Ocala Ranked
#45 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Ocala Ranked
#58 2005 Best Places to Live
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Ocala Ranked
#189 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg Ranked
#53 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Hattiesburg Ranked
#66 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Hattiesburg Ranked
#300 2005 Best Places to Live
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Hattiesburg Ranked
#329 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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