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Rankings for Utica

Utica Ranked
#12 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
EIGHTH ANNUAL FARMERS INSURANCE STUDY RANKS THE MOST SECURE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S. Pittsburgh rated country’s most secure lar... Read More

Utica Ranked
#17 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Utica Ranked
#23 Best Green Cities
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Utica Ranked
#44 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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Utica Ranked
#289 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for La Crosse

La Crosse Ranked
#8 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
EIGHTH ANNUAL FARMERS INSURANCE STUDY RANKS THE MOST SECURE PLACES TO LIVE IN THE U.S. Pittsburgh rated country’s most secure lar... Read More

La Crosse Ranked
#12 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Safety and security are among the most basic human needs, and a safe, secure environment in which to live, work and raise a famil... Read More

La Crosse Ranked
#13 Best Green Cities
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La Crosse Ranked
#16 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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La Crosse Ranked
#17 Most Competitive Public Colleges
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La Crosse Ranked
#110 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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La Crosse Ranked
#115 2005 Best Places to Live
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Reviews for Utica    11 Reviews

Utica has stabilized after a few decades of rather precipitous decline. It reached its peak population of just over 100,000 in 1960 but began a descent in subsequent  More

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I grew up in Utica and it is a great place to live and raise a family. There is a high immigrant population which has helped grow the city and make it very cultural. The  More

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The food is the best in the country, great parks, a zoo, it's own ski hill and great culture with the Stanley and Museum. Plus it's the gateway to the Adirondacks. I  More

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Reviews for La Crosse    17 Reviews

Beth · 
Over 4 years ago

My family recently relocated here from the west coast. This town is a hidden gem. If you like hiking, biking, festivals, nightlife and river life, you’ll love LAX. While  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city sucks. First off, the people born and raised here think its great, but its a small little dump tbh. Very clicky and there nothing to do besides drinking at the  More

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I have lived in La Crosse for almost 30 years. Its basically a dying town. Their is not much of a future hear unless you like fish fry's on Friday night or going to  More

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