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Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Kingsport, TN

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- Kingsport has 4.1% less rainy days than Roanoke Rapids.
- Kingsport has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Roanoke Rapids.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Kingsport scores 1.3% worse than Roanoke Rapids
 Roanoke Rapids, NCKingsport, TNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4438
 Snowfall4  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock131106
 Sunny209  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8786
 Avg. Jan. Low30  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12112443
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 Kingsport    22 Reviews

I retired and decided not to have Calif swallow up my retirement money. I like it here, but then, I have friends here. There are some lovely areas along Orebank Road and  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in Kingsport over 22 years. Beauty abounds around Kingsport, but it is an industrial town with all the odors and pollution that accompany such a town. This  More

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shary · 

When is the last time Kingsport got 9" of snow? This is ridiculous. The last time they did get a decent snowfall they didn't even get 9" and it was record setting so  More

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