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Great Bend, KS vs Lawrence, KS

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Highlights
- Lawrence has 43.2% more rainy days than Great Bend.
- Lawrence has 11.0% less Sunny Days than Great Bend.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Lawrence scores 2.7% worse than Great Bend

Climate
 Great Bend, KSLawrence, KSUnited States
 Rainfall273938
 Snowfall171328
 Precipitation6391106
 Sunny237211205
 Avg. July High938986
 Avg. Jan. Low211822
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.47.27
 UV Index54.14.3
 Elevation18508662443

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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 Lawrence    19 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun  More

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Over 12 years ago

While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be  More

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ZIPS IN GREAT BEND, KANSAS
67530
ZIPS IN LAWRENCE, KANSAS
66049 66044 66047 66046 66045

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