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Brainerd, MN vs Mason City, IA

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Highlights
- Mason City has 33.5% more rainy days than Brainerd.
- Mason City has 4.1% less Sunny Days than Brainerd.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Mason City scores 4.8% better than Brainerd
 Brainerd, MNMason City, IAUnited States
 Rainfall263538
 Snowfall443928
 Precipitation105102106
 Sunny196188205
 Avg. July High808286
 Avg. Jan. Low-1622
 Comfort Index (higher=better)6.36.67
 UV Index3.33.84.3
 Elevation121711322443
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 13 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 Mason City    8 Reviews

I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have  More

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Over 12 years ago

Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind  More

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Over 13 years ago

Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly for a reason. You are on an island,  More

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