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 Cedar Falls, IABuffalo Grove, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock36.238.1
 Snowfall34.3  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days105.6125.2106.2
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock8385.8
 Avg. Jan. Low8.6  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.97
 UV Index3.6  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.8796792443
Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

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Over 13 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

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When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

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Reviews for Buffalo Grove    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Numerous forest preserve areas with walking paths and places to play sports (baseball, soccer, football). Close driving distance to Lake Michigan and several  More

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nice town to raise a  More

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Over 18 years ago

No place is perfect however BG is at or near the top especially in schooling and crime prevention. Numerous parks and biking paths. A great place to raise a family safe  More

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