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Orchard Mesa, CO vs Payson, AZ

#5 Safest Places from Natural Disasters

#5 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)

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#62 2005 Best Places to Live

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Small town feel, even though Orchard Mesa is part of Grand Junction. We have hiking trails close by and just a few short miles to downtown Grand Junction.   More

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More