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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Blacksburg has 12.4% less rainy days than Roanoke Rapids.
- Blacksburg has 2.9% more Sunny Days than Roanoke Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Blacksburg scores 4.0% worse than Roanoke Rapids
 Roanoke Rapids, NCBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4038
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock124106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8386
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock20772443
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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