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Rankings for Reading

Reading Ranked
#21 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#122 2005 Best Places to Live
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Reading Ranked
#214 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Sumter

Sumter Ranked
#24 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Sumter Ranked
#106 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Sumter Ranked
#274 2005 Best Places to Live
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Sumter Ranked
#348 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  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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