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Rankings for Philomath

Philomath Ranked
#1 Safest Places from Natural Disasters
Hurricane Sandy is a reminder that despite our best efforts to protect ourselves, nature can still bring terrible devasta... Read More

Philomath Ranked
#1 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Lowest Risk)
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Philomath Ranked
#3 Best Green Cities
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Philomath Ranked
#5 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
EIGHTH ANNUAL FARMERS INSURANCE STUDY RANKS THE MOST SECURE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S. Pittsburgh rated country’s most secure lar... Read More

Philomath Ranked
#9 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Safety and security are among the most basic human needs, and a safe, secure environment in which to live, work and raise a famil... Read More

Philomath Ranked
#10 2005 Best Places to Live
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Philomath Ranked
#55 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Philomath Ranked
#106 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Rankings for Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Ranked
#18 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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Boulder Creek Ranked
#27 Best Green Cities
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Boulder Creek Ranked
#41 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Boulder Creek Ranked
#124 2005 Best Places to Live
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Reviews for Philomath    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Nice little town but it is a little more to live at this  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have no idea where you are getting you information. If it is from the city offices it is totally wrong. Since the city council decided to build a road through the  More

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Reviews for Boulder Creek    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Over 18 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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