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Alton, IL vs Ketchikan, AK

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Highlights
- Ketchikan has 238.1% more rainy days than Alton.
- Ketchikan has 50.0% less Sunny Days than Alton.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Ketchikan scores 22.2% worse than Alton
 Alton, ILKetchikan, AKUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock14138
 Snowfall16  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock234106
 Sunny200  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock6586
 Avg. Jan. Low23  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock5.67
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock202443
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Ketchikan    8 Reviews

Am from Astoria, Oregon, just south a bit from Ketchikan. Appreciate this beautiful space above every other place! Cheers to everyone this Holiday  More

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It's been nine years since anyone gave a review for Ketchikan so I thought I'd give one. I do not live there, however, I nearly relocated there when I was interviewing  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are many things to do here however there is a large alcohol problem and the drugs are growing. For families who stay connected and are not afraid of the rain,  More

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