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 Ames, IAApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Rainfall35.732.438.1
 Snowfall29.645.227.8
 Precipitation Days108.7105.4106.2
 Sunny202197205
 Avg. July High84.182.485.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.76.221.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.67
 UV Index3.83.14.3
 Elevation ft.9489552443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 14 years ago

Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews
Sheri · St. Paul, MN
I like Mn...
Over 14 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Mary · St. Paul, MN
Apple Valley
Over 15 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Jim · Minneapolis, MN
AV
Over 16 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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