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Okeechobee, FL vs Sumter, SC

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Highlights
- Sumter has 5.2% less rainy days than Okeechobee.
- Sumter has 6.3% less Sunny Days than Okeechobee.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Sumter scores 8.8% better than Okeechobee
 Okeechobee, FLSumter, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny237  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low49  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index6.2  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1712443
Reviews for Okeechobee    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Okeechobee since 1985. It is a good place to raise kids due to lower crime rates, however, children-related activities are few and far between, unless  More

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Over 16 years ago

It was named for the Lake Okeechobee, which was itself named for Hitchiti words oka (water) and chobi (big). I grew up in Okeechobee County in the 70's, I still love  More

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Over 17 years ago

This town has such a crazy name. I cant even pronounce it and i live  More

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Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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