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Great Bend, KS vs Ames, IA

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 Great Bend, KSAmes, IAUnited States
 Rainfall27.135.738.1
 Snowfall17.229.627.8
 Precipitation Days63.4108.7106.2
 Sunny237202205
 Avg. July High93.384.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low20.510.721.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.46.97
 UV Index53.84.3
 Elevation ft.18509482443

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Reviews for Great Bend    4 Reviews

I've lived in Great Bend my entire life. Most small towns struggle with new businesses and industry. But life is what you make it. We have excellent schools and a low  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and have seen many opportunities for Bussiness Growth to help the economy and in 40+ years have not seen much if any growth to boost  More

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Over 16 years ago

Great Bend's economy is failing. There are no jobs and nothing new coming to town. This town is shrinking. The small town cost of living is great, but only if you can  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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ZIPS IN GREAT BEND, KANSAS
67530
ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012

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