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Rankings for Sumter

Sumter Ranked
#24 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Between international terrorism and a struggling economy, today’s Americans are faced with more stress than ever. In this new st... Read More

Sumter Ranked
#106 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Sumter Ranked
#274 2005 Best Places to Live
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Sumter Ranked
#348 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Ranked
#14 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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Kalamazoo Ranked
#83 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Kalamazoo Ranked
#89 Best Green Cities
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Kalamazoo Ranked
#237 2005 Best Places to Live
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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 Kalamazoo    31 Reviews

I have lived in Kalamazoo for over 17 years. Originally from Grand Rapids, and lived in the Zeeland / Holland are for quite a while. In comparison I absolutely hate  More

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I moved to Kalamazoo 20 years ago from Chicago. Coming from a large city, this is a nice change once you get use to the small things like lack of ethnic culture, any  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hi, My husband and I are considering relocating to the Kalamazoo area for his job and I'm just starting to do some research. We have elementary-aged children so good  More

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