Porterville, CA Rankings


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Porterville, CA is one of the best places to live in America according to the rankings provided by BestPlaces.net. Located in California's San Joaquin Valley, Porterville offers a diverse population and plenty of attractions like the Porterville Historical Museum and the Timberwood Amphitheater. The city is particularly known for its mild climate, affordable housing prices, and low crime rates. In terms of education, there are several great elementary schools as well as two high schools that have consistently scored high marks from the Education Quality Index (EQI). Additionally, Porterville College serves local students with certificates or Associate degrees in dozens of programs. Overall, living in Porterville can provide residents with an excellent quality of life combined with relatively low costs of living.

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#71 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#91 America's Migraine Hot Spots
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#211 2005 Best Places to Live
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#281 Best Green Cities
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Over 3 years ago

Nobody speaks English... It`s overran by Mexican drug cartels! The best thing I EVER did was get the hell out of  More

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Over 7 years ago

Porterville is a small town in need of employment opportunities. Our crime rates are par with the rest of the US. The 1st generation immigrants are not the problem, they  More

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I moved to Porterville 7 years ago when I moved from the east coast. My first impression was the nice cooler climate with the majestic mountains nearby so it was good  More

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