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Brainerd, MN vs Elk River, MN

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- Elk River has 22.8% more rainy days than Brainerd.
- Elk River has 0.0% more Sunny Days than Brainerd.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Elk River scores 4.8% better than Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNElk River, MNUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3238
 Snowfall44  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock100106
 Sunny196  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8286
 Avg. Jan. Low-1  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.67
 UV Index3.3  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock8962443
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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Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 18 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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