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Sheridan, WY vs Rio Rancho, NM

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- Rio Rancho has 7.0% less rainy days than Sheridan.
- Rio Rancho has 31.3% more Sunny Days than Sheridan.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rio Rancho scores 13.2% better than Sheridan
 Sheridan, WYRio Rancho, NMUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1238
 Snowfall35  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock50106
 Sunny208  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9486
 Avg. Jan. Low11  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.77
 UV Index3.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock52822443
Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  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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