Port Orchard, WA Rankings


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Port Orchard, WA is a city located in Kitsap County, Washington. It is known for its year-round activities and attractive waterfront views. According to Bestplaces.net, Port Orchard ranks high in terms of health care, weather, education, and crime & safety ratings. The city has a variety of healthcare facilities that meet the needs of its residents with accessible medical services and quality care. With an average temperature of 52 degrees F (11 Celsius), Port Orchard experiences moderate weather throughout the year with mild winters and warm summers. Education in Port Orchard is top-notch with a student to teacher ratio much lower than the national average. Lastly, the city has very low crime rates due to its strong law enforcement presence and proactive community programs like neighborhood watch groups that help keep residents safe. Altogether, these rankings make it evident that life in Port Orchard is comfortable and secure for all who call it home.

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#13 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Mid-Size Cities)
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#16 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#42 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#44 2005 Best Places to Live
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#68 Best Green Cities
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Over 5 years ago

A bit boring but still a cool antique  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved here from Phx, AZ. Big change. Hate being hot. I'm not hot, anymore. I haute snakes and scorpions. Don't have any poisonous snakes here, and no scorpions in  More

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Over 11 years ago

High crime rate. High house prices. High cost of  More

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