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Rankings for Wheeling

Wheeling Ranked
#3 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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Wheeling Ranked
#43 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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Wheeling Ranked
#258 Best Green Cities
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Wheeling Ranked
#305 2005 Best Places to Live
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Rankings for Lexington

Lexington Ranked
#23 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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Lexington Ranked
#26 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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Lexington Ranked
#54 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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Lexington Ranked
#56 Most Popular Cities for the Holidays
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Lexington Ranked
#91 2005 Best Places to Live
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Lexington Ranked
#129 Best Green Cities
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Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

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Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

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My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

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Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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