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Sumter, SC vs Florence, SC

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Highlights
- Florence has 4.6% less rainy days than Sumter.
- Florence has 5.0% less Sunny Days than Sumter.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Florence scores 0.0% worse than Sumter
 Sumter, SCFlorence, SCUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4538
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock109106
 Sunny222  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9286
 Avg. Jan. Low34  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock1382443
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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Reviews for Florence    18 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

The short version: high humidty+high temps+mosquitoes, high crime, terrible schools, poor dining choices, no outdoor activities, very few entertainment options,  More

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Some people have actually lived here for 30 years? I can't even imagine what your perspective is or what your life is like. Like anything in life, it's all about  More

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I've lived in Florence for over 30 years and think it's a great place to live, work and play. It's a progressive community that is welcoming to newcomers of all ages  More

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