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Des Moines, IA vs Jefferson City, MO

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Highlights
- Jefferson City has 20.9% more rainy days than Des Moines.
- Jefferson City has 2.9% less Sunny Days than Des Moines.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Jefferson City scores 4.3% better than Des Moines
 Des Moines, IAJefferson City, MOUnited States
 Rainfall364338
 Snowfall331428
 Precipitation108107106
 Sunny204198205
 Avg. July High868886
 Avg. Jan. Low132122
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.97.27
 UV Index44.34.3
 Elevation8736302443
Reviews for Des Moines    53 Reviews

Des Moines is a ok and pretty quiet place but as a teen it could be dramatic because Des Moines do have is fair or violents places to avoid in Des Moines would be the  More

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Over 4 years ago

This city is violent, there are too many gangs especially on the north  More

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Over 5 years ago

Good for the old that like slow pace and cheap buffets. Also good for non-descript mid-westerners that don't like a lot of action. No nightlife or mountains to hike  More

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Reviews for Jefferson City    7 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Oh Jeff City is nice to look at, but absolutely nothing to do unless you're a drunk. Nightlife consists of a few dive bars and Walmart. If you want culture, see a real  More

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Over 10 years ago

I have lived here for 28 years and its the dullest place to live. Nothing exciting happens and there is nothing to do.. The only activities are Go to a movie, a bar, or  More

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Jefferson City is a nice community. Although crime is everywhere, it has picked up bc of some drugs that have moved in the area. Our police have been working diligently  More

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