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Winter Haven, FL vs Ocala, FL

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Highlights
- Ocala has 1.4% more rainy days than Winter Haven.
- Ocala has 3.7% less Sunny Days than Winter Haven.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ocala scores 4.5% better than Winter Haven
 Winter Haven, FLOcala, FLUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock5238
 Snowfall0  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock112106
 Sunny242  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9386
 Avg. Jan. Low50  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index6.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock692443
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 Ocala    56 Reviews

My wife and I have lived in Ocala as retirees since 2014 and we love it here. It is definitely a place for retired folks. There is lots to do here for us. As for  More

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I lived here for 12 years during my 20's to early 30's. Raised my children and started careers. This place offered plenty of work, good neighbors and lots of memories.  More

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Over 3 years ago

I like this city, a small town and a lot to offer for adults between 30 to seniors. Now if you planing to move with teens is not for you, unless you coming from another  More

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