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Baxter, MN vs Rapid City, SD

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- Rapid City has 31.1% less rainy days than Baxter.
- Rapid City has 11.9% more Sunny Days than Baxter.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Rapid City scores 9.4% better than Baxter
 Baxter, MNRapid City, SDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock1838
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock85106
 Sunny202  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8586
 Avg. Jan. Low-1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock77
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock32412443
Reviews for Baxter    3 Reviews

Baxter is a good place to live. It is a regional center for retail activity, with lots to do, and more than 400 lakes within 30 minutes from the city limits. There are a  More

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A community that loves it's place on the earth, Baxter is a place where people looking for a wholesome life gravitate to. That is why our growth has become so amazing.   More

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If you like four seasons, it is quite nice here. It is not as cold as it used to be in the Winter. Winter's are somewhat long, but tolerable and Minnesotan's love the  More

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Reviews for Rapid City    31 Reviews

I have lived in this city for the last three and half years and I can't stand it!! Let me spell it out for you, but to be fair, let me give you the Pros first:  More

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Unless you made your pension out of state or already bought a home you can't afford to liver there. Rapid City is gray in winter.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived in the city 5 years a loved  More

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