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Winter Haven, FL vs Palmetto, FL

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Rankings for Winter Haven

Winter Haven Ranked
#25 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Florida is running out of water to meet the needs of its grow... Read More

Winter Haven Ranked
#81 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Feeling safe and secure is especially important to Americans these days. Recent events have reminded us that the safety of our... Read More

Winter Haven Ranked
#84 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Everybody gets a headache now and then, but did you know that the severe headaches known as migraines affect over 29 million Am... Read More

Winter Haven Ranked
#98 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

Winter Haven Ranked
#126 2005 Best Places to Live
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Winter Haven Ranked
#337 Best Green Cities
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Rankings for Palmetto

Palmetto Ranked
#88 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
When it comes to summer and its accompanying hot weather, there are so many beautiful things - beach days, barbecues, revea... Read More

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 Palmetto    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore. There's not a safe city in the  More

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I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto  More

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Over 18 years ago

My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child  More

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