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 Ames, IARockport, TXUnited States
 Rainfall35.734.838.1
 Snowfall29.60.127.8
 Precipitation Days108.774.7106.2
 Sunny202221205
 Avg. July High84.190.985.8
 Avg. Jan. Low10.74821.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.96.57
 UV Index3.86.24.3
 Elevation ft.94872443

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

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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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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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 Rockport    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Get away from the noisy, crowded beaches of the north Gulf Coast and come to Rockport! The small, seaside arts community is friendly and affordable, with one of the top  More

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Do you think that Texas is just ranches and desert? Think again. Texas has some of the best waterfront properties in the US. From rivers, to lakes, to the gulf coast,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Move here only if you have a job waiting, or are retired with a Good income stream. I you move here expect a low paying job (if you can find one). Starting in 2010  More

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ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012
ZIPS IN ROCKPORT, TEXAS
78382

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