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Winter Haven, FL vs Destin, FL

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- Destin has 28.1% more rainy days than Winter Haven.
- Destin has 6.6% less Sunny Days than Winter Haven.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Destin scores 6.0% better than Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock6638
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock114106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9086
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock262443
Reviews for Winter Haven    9 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I moved here 4 years ago from Sarasota FL., because it seemed quiet, calmer, less expensive, and a reasonable distance back to SRQ, Tampa, and Orlando. What a mistake!  More

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Definitely NOT a fan. My son moved me here without checking the rental home or neighborhood. WOW, we're we in for a surprise. It's total ghetto. I would NEVER  More

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Over 8 years ago

I lived in Bartow, right down the road from WH for many years. This is not a metropolitan area. It is middle class, bedroom community. It will take you less than an hour  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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