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Apple Valley, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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- Brainerd has 18.8% less rainy days than Apple Valley.
- Brainerd has 0.5% less Sunny Days than Apple Valley.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Brainerd scores 4.5% worse than Apple Valley
 Apple Valley, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock2638
 Snowfall45  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock105106
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8086
 Avg. Jan. Low6  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.37
 UV Index3.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock12172443
Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 15 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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Over 16 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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Over 17 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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