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Alton, MO vs Fort Madison, IA

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 Alton, MOFort Madison, IAUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock39.338.1
 Snowfall6.3  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days91.6107.6106.2
 Sunny213  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock86.385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low21.8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index4.8  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.7815252443
Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 20 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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Reviews for Fort Madison    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Pros: 1. Extremely low crime rate 2. Extremely low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Not very much to  More

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Over 20 years ago

The Mayor is Steve  More

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