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Abilene, TX vs Marion, IL

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- Marion has 79.5% more rainy days than Abilene.
- Marion has 14.4% less Sunny Days than Abilene.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Marion scores 5.3% worse than Abilene
 Abilene, TXMarion, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock4738
 Snowfall3  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock104106
 Sunny243  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8886
 Avg. Jan. Low32  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.27
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock4272443
Reviews for Abilene    17 Reviews

I've lived in 9 states, traveled over much of the U.S., and Abilene TEXAS is by far the best city I've ever lived. I find it beautiful here, love the climate and low  More

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Over 5 years ago

We moved to Abilene for a military assignment and have never got out of here. We stayed initially for children and grandchildren then elderly parents. Now we can't  More

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I've lived in Abilene for the last 45 years and It's the best place to raise a family. Great churches, schools, jobs and sense of community. There is always something  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 18 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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