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Rapid City, SD vs West Des Moines, IA

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Highlights
- West Des Moines has 97.3% more rainy days than Rapid City.
- West Des Moines has 11.5% less Sunny Days than Rapid City.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, West Des Moines scores 1.4% worse than Rapid City
Climate
 Rapid City, SDWest Des Moines, IAUnited States
 Rainfall183638
 Snowfall383428
 Precipitation85109106
 Sunny226200205
 Avg. July High858686
 Avg. Jan. Low141322
 Comfort Index (higher=better)76.97
 UV Index4.644.3
 Elevation32418272443

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews
PJ · Amarillo, TX
Don't let the name City deceive you. It's a Town!!
This Year

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Jacob · Eugene, OR
Black Hills are beautiful in summer.
Over 3 years ago

Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Dee · Beverly Hills, CA
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Over 3 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews
Hazel  · West Des Moines, IA
West Des Moines IA
Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Abhd · New York, NY
overall life style
Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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Abhd · West Des Moines, IA
Plenty to do in Des Moines area
Over 17 years ago

We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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ZIPS IN RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA
57701 57702
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50265 50266
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