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Ankeny, IA vs Mesquite, NV

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- Mesquite has 79.7% less rainy days than Ankeny.
- Mesquite has 44.1% more Sunny Days than Ankeny.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mesquite scores 7.2% better than Ankeny
 Ankeny, IAMesquite, NVUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock738
 Snowfall34  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock32106
 Sunny204  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock10786
 Avg. Jan. Low12  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.47
 UV Index4  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock16012443
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Mesquite    13 Reviews

Here's my take on Mesquite. I have a home in Orange County, CA and since 2005, a 2nd (vacation) home in St. George. We have spent much time in Mesquite. My daughter  More

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The rudest, most vile people I have ever met. We were considering retiring here but no way!! Bad drivers, no affordable housing, poor medical care (we would have to  More

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My husband and I visited Mesquite around Christmas as it had been suggested to us as a place to retire, but the impression we had was that retirees are a very large part  More

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