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Brainerd, MN vs Waco, TX

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- Waco has 5% less violent crime than Brainerd.
- Waco has 21% less property crime than Brainerd.
 Brainerd, MNWaco, TXUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock29.322.7
 Property Crime68.3  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

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 15 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 Waco    20 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Brainerd, MinnesotaCrime Index
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 Pillager, MN7.55
 Whipholt, MN10
 Manhattan Beach, MN10.8
 Nisswa, MN10.95
 Merrifield, MN11.1
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 East Gull Lake, MN11.75
 Chickamaw Beach, MN12.15
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