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Rutherfordton, NC vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 76.7% less rainy days than Rutherfordton.
- Rio Rancho has 28.2% more Sunny Days than Rutherfordton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 2.7% better than Rutherfordton
 Rutherfordton, NCRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall2  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny213  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low27  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index4.9  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 16 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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Reviews for Rio Rancho    21 Reviews

I have lived in the area for the past three years with my husband. Although vastly better than Albuquerque, this is not a safe area. We have had overt and petty crime on  More

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The pros: -Fairly good year-round weather. Sunny days outnumber cloudy days, there are days when the temps fall below freezing and the sun will still be shining. It's  More

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Over 5 years ago

Affordable housing, low crime (compared to Albuquerque), awesome weather with all 4 seasons, beautiful environment and some pretty awesome people. I love Rio Rancho,  More

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