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Alpine, TX vs Ruston, LA

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 Alpine, TXRuston, LAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock55.738.1
 Snowfall1.5  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days64.894106.2
 Sunny247  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock91.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low27.9  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index6.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.44753352443
Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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